Youth Care Worker — Trauma-Informed Growth & Impact

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

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.