Youth Care Worker Part-time

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Available

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is hiring an Youth Care Worker to guide the daily activities of adolescent males in structured programming using approved behavioral management techniques. No experience required for many positions; paid training provided.

The role offers part-time hours with potential voluntary overtime opportunities and DailyPay; join a team focused on meaningful work, growth, and helping others achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; option with 60 college credits or 2 years human service experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision, leadership, and serves as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes as dictated by policy and treatment plan.
• Documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.
• Reports significant client changes to appropriate personnel while evaluating issues.
• Collaborates with educational team and Mental Health Therapist to implement treatment plan.
• Implements daily activity schedule and coordinates client activities.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups via curricula.
• Conducts head counts and security checks during overnight shifts.
• Coordinates security calls to Night Supervisor when overnight shift.
• Supports philosophy and Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credit hours or 2 years human service experience

Job description

Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career

Youth Care Worker

Southern Peaks

Part-Time

Salary: $30.00/hourly

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Earning Potential?

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

Abraxas Youth and Family Services

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Your responsibilities may includes:

• Provides direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual client treatment plan.
• Documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.
• Reports significant client changes in behavior, attitude, and/or physical condition to appropriate personnel while consistently evaluating client behavioral and emotional issues.
• Collaborates with the educational team and client’s Mental Health Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan.
• Implements the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc.
• Facilitates and documents various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula.
• Conducts scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security.
• Conducts outside building security checks when working on overnight shift.
• Completes security calls to Night Supervisor when working on overnight shift.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and TWO-years human service experience OR 60 college credit hours.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Must pass criminal background check investigation
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.