Youth Care Worker Parttime

Youth Outreach Services; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Outreach Services is seeking a Youth Care Worker in Bellwood, IL to support and mentor adolescent males in a residential program. This part-time, on-call floater role focuses on helping youth develop life skills, maintain structure, and prepare for independence in a safe, supportive environment.

You will supervise residents, assist with daily routines and service plans, document activities, and provide transportation as needed, with a pay rate of $19.91 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credit hours required.
• 1 year of experience with high-risk adolescents (residential setting preferred).
• Or 3 years experience with at-risk youth in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Reliable transportation (proof of insurance may be required).

Responsibilities

• Support youth with daily routines and life skills.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Assist with service plans and referrals.
• Supervise residents and ensure a safe environment.
• Conduct room checks and headcounts.
• Document activities and incidents.
• Provide transportation as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Group management

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

3 years experience with at-risk youth (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Position: Youth Care Worker
Location: Bellwood, IL
Classification: Part-Time - Floater - On-Call
Salary: $19.91 per hour

Position Overview

We are looking for a Youth Care Worker to support and mentor adolescent males in a residential program. This role focuses on helping youth develop life skills, maintain structure, and prepare for independence in a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support youth with daily routines and life skills
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support
• Assist with service plans and referrals
• Supervise residents and ensure a safe environment
• Conduct room checks and headcounts
• Document activities and incidents
• Provide transportation as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree or at least 60 college credit hours
• At least 1 year of experience working with high-risk adolescents (preferred in a residential setting)
• OR 3 years of experience working with at-risk youth instead of a degree
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Reliable transportation (proof of insurance may be required)

Requirements

• Interest in working with youth
• Ability to manage group activities
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries

Preferred

• Experience in residential or social service settings
• Background in social services, psychology, or a related field
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

We welcome all applicants, including retirees, recent graduates, and students. If you have a passion for working with youth and meet all the qualifications.

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment