Youth Care Worker - Locked Secure Units - 2nd Shift

Bashor Home of the United Methodist Church Inc; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Bashor Children's Home in Indiana seeks dynamic, energetic people to join our team of youth care workers in locked secure treatment facilities for teens aged 14-18. You will mentor youths, support trauma-informed care, and help them explore alternatives to incarceration or gangs.

Schedule: Second Shift, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM. Starting wage is $19.87 per hour, with education and experience adjustments. Generous benefits; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug test including TB test.
• Driving record must meet agency requirements.

Skills

Experience with traumatized youth

Mentoring and role modeling

Positive, strengths-based approach

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bashor Children's Home is seeking dynamic and energetic people to join an exceptional team of professional youth care workers in the locked secure treatment facilities for youth aged 14-18. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of kids and their families.

This position is ideal for those who:

• Have experience working directly with troubled or traumatized youth.
• Have a passion for helping teens see alternatives to a life of incarceration or gangs.
• Want to be a positive role model for teenagers who may have experienced homelessness, abuse, addiction, and community violence.
• Have an interest in learning more about trauma informed care, substance abuse treatment, and skills training.
• Are looking for experience before applying to an MSW or counseling program, or the police academy.
• Are pursuing or considering a degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or human services.
• Are veterans of the armed forces seeking to mentor youth.
• Have an interest in physical fitness, coaching, and mentoring.
• Have a reputation for being positive, strengths based, and solutions focused.
• Have an ability to build morale and to aid in the development of a healthy team.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent. (Preference and salary adjustment for those possessing or in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.)
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Agency requirements.
• A pre-employment background check as well as a physical exam and drug test will be required, including a TB test.

Schedule: Second Shift starting at 1:30PM until 10PM.

Starting salary $19.87 (for 2nd shift) per hour, depending on education and experience. Generous benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer.