Youth Care Worker - Peoria

One Hope United; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per yr

Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days

Up to 6 paid Personal Days

Up to 5 paid Sick Days

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Voluntary Legal Plans

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Job summary

One Hope United in Peoria, IL is seeking compassionate Youth Care Workers to support youth who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges. You will help create a therapeutic, structured environment and serve as a mentor and role model who helps youth build life skills and resilience.

This full-time role offers training, ongoing development, and opportunities to advance within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and required insurance.
• Ability to complete DCF background check and transport youth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Willingness to work with youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach in all interactions.
• Teach, model, and participate in daily living activities, social skill development, emotional regulation, recreation, and independent living skills.
• Implement youth treatment goals as outlined in Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
• Maintain certification and competency in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and other approved behavior-management strategies.
• Follow program schedules, behavioral expectations, and treatment interventions designed to support youth success.
• Serve as a positive role model and provide guidance, structure, and encouragement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and treatment team members to provide high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.
• Protect client privacy and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis 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 new to this year…1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Tuition Assistance

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al 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 - Peoria

Location: Peoria, IL

Job Id:6619

# of Openings:0

Full Time- Youth Care Worker- Peoria, IL

For youth who have experienced trauma, instability, or mental health challenges, healing begins with consistency, structure, and meaningful relationships. What if your next career gave you the opportunity to be that source of support, encouragement, and stability every day?

At One Hope United, we're seeking compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Workers to help create a therapeutic residential environment where youth can learn, heal, and grow. In this role, you'll do more than supervise youth. You'll serve as a mentor, role model, coach, and trusted adult who helps young people build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward a brighter future.

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

What Makes This Role Different

• Purpose-Driven Work: Help youth build emotional regulation, social skills, independence, and confidence in a safe and therapeutic setting.
• Make a Daily Difference: Provide consistency, encouragement, and positive support to youth navigating significant life challenges.
• Training & Development: Receive ongoing training, including certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and other behavior management approaches.
• Team-Based Support: Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, educators, supervisors, and fellow residential staff who share your commitment to helping youth succeed.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop professional skills while helping youth work toward goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans.
• Rewarding Relationships: Build meaningful connections with youth and celebrate their progress, successes, and milestones.

What You'll Do

As a Youth Care Worker, you'll help create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment where youth can learn important life skills and experience personal growth.

You will:

• Provide supervision and support to youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach in all interactions.
• Teach, model, and participate in daily living activities, social skill development, emotional regulation, recreation, and independent living skills.
• Implement youth treatment goals as outlined in Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
• Maintain certification and competency in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and other approved behavior-management strategies.
• Follow program schedules, behavioral expectations, and treatment interventions designed to support youth success.
• Serve as a positive role model and provide guidance, structure, and encouragement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and treatment team members to provide high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.
• Protect client privacy and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

Who Thrives in This Role?

This position is an excellent fit for someone who brings patience, compassion, flexibility, and a positive attitude to their work with youth.

You'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and required insurance coverage
• Ability to successfully complete a DCF background check and obtain approval to transport youth
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• A willingness to work with youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges

We Invest in You!

• Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick Days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency-paid life insurance up to $50,000 based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency-paid long-term disability after one year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

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. OHU participates in eVerify.

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.

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We encourage our Hope Members to reflect on the core of their work—their ‘why’. This serves as a symbol, purpose, and commitment to the work we do at OHU. Fulfill your ‘why’ at OHU today!