Youth Care Worker III

Heartland Human Care Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Youth Care Workers. In this vital role, you will provide direct care and support to youth, ensuring their safety and well-being in a nurturing environment. This organization is committed to making a positive impact in the community, offering comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities. If you are dedicated to advocacy and education, and ready to be a role model for youth, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in human services.
• CPI and CPR Certification required during training phase.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to youth in the SAFEty program.
• Document incidents and ensure adherence to service plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Heartland Human Care Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$37,425.97/yr - $45,977.73/yr

Title: Youth Care Worker

Location: Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Schedule: 3rd shift (12:00am- 8:30am)

Summary

Passionate about Youth Well-being? Join Us as a Youth Care Worker. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth? We're seeking dedicated individuals like you to join our team as Youth Care Workers. In this role, you'll provide direct care, supervision, and support to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth in our SAFEty program. If you're passionate about advocacy, education, and being a positive role model, we invite you to apply!

Why Join Us

Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.

Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.

Our Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Student loan assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Disability insurance
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists youth in modifying attitudes and behaviors, fostering self-understanding.
• Ensures adherence to Individual Service Plans, point and level systems, and behavior mentorship plans.
• Supervises and prioritizes the safety of youth during shifts and off-site activities.
• Documents incidents and maintain accurate communication logs promptly.
• Provides guidance, support, and positive role modeling in the milieu.
• Engages in household responsibilities, contributing to a clean and organized environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in casework, human services, or related field, and/or an Associate Degree and 6 months experience in casework, human services, or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

CPI and CPR Certification required but will be received during the training phase.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A)

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Initiative and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to engage youth effectively.
• Willingness to participate in recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Flexibility to attend training sessions outside regular hours.
  
  

Physical Demands

Ability to remain on organization premises during breaks and meal periods.

Training & Development

• During your first two weeks you will attend a training program to become
• acquainted with the Safety Program and Operations as well as an overview of the Heartland Human Care Services Organization.
• Annually you will participate in essential trainings
• Additionally, Heartland offers several online courses for professional development
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Heartland Human Care Services makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September 1987.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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