Youth Care Worker - Part- Time/ Sub

One Hope United; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation days

Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year

Medical and dental insurance

Agency-paid life insurance

Retention bonuses

Job summary

One Hope United in Lake Villa, IL, is seeking a Youth Care Worker for part-time/sub positions. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides vital mental health services to adolescents in foster care, ensuring direct and meaningful impact on their lives.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and experience in human services. We offer competitive benefits, including tuition assistance, up to 20 vacation days, and an empowering work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of human services experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for the youth in their residential home.
• Deliver individual and group instruction for youth skills teaching.
• Empower youth toward their Individual Treatment Plan goals.

Skills

Supervision skills

Training and modeling skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation analysis to reward our team fairly.

Generous Vacation

Work and life balance is important to us! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and a new mental health day this year.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance (medical, dental, vision), 403(b) Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Tuition Assistance

We want Hope Members to learn and grow. We offer up to $2,500 annually in tuition reimbursement. OHU supports educational endeavors.

Professional Development

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Position: Youth Care Worker – Part‑Time / Sub

Location: Lake Villa, IL

Job Id: 7798

# of Openings: 1

Description

Are you looking for meaningful work that provides you rich fulfillment? To be part of a close‑knit team? Are you looking for a job in which you see directly (and often immediately!) the difference you are making in people’s lives? One Hope United’s residential care program provides a range of quality services to adolescents in foster care. Youth entering residential care are traumatized and sometimes in crisis. As a Youth Care Worker in our residential program, you are a part of a team that provides a range of mental health services to our youth.

What you would be doing

• Provide supervision for the youth in their residential home.
• Train, model, and build skills for the youth.
• Deliver individual and group instruction to teach youth skills in daily living, recreational activities, socialization, and independent living.
• Empower youth toward the goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plans.
• Gain certification in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved behavior modification program.
• Support the youth’s growth and development.
• Provide care and treatment that is strength‑based, trauma‑informed, and person‑centered.

What you can expect from us

• Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation days, 6 paid personal days, and 5 paid sick days annually.
• Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, short‑term disability options.
• Agency‑paid life insurance up to $50K based on salary.
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for employee, spouse, and child(ren).
• Voluntary legal plans.
• Agency‑paid long‑term disability after 1 year of employment.
• Retention bonuses throughout the year.
• Weekend differential for all youth care positions (15% on Saturday, 10% on Sunday).

Expectations of you

Education

You will need a high school diploma or GED.

Contract Required Age: 21‑years‑old according to contract requirements.

Experience

1–3 years of human services experience preferred.

Qualifications

Preferred

High School Diploma or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications (Required)

• Auto Insurance
• Drivers License
• Physical Exam/TB

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre‑employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.