Youth Worker / Direct Care - Kansas City Girls Academy

Teen Challenge Southeast; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Girls Academy seeks a Youth Worker to join their team, providing support and care for at-risk girls aged 12-17 in a residential setting. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, a heart for ministry, and strong leadership and communication skills. This live-in role includes provided housing, competitive pay, and a focus on personal and professional development.

Benefits

On-campus housing provided

Health insurance

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday pay

Employee referral bonus

Length of service bonus

Signing bonus

Qualifications

• Prior experience in youth ministry, camp counseling, or residential care is preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 and good driving record required.
• Background check and references needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for at-risk teenage girls in a residential setting.
• Communicate encouragement and guidance to students.
• Participate in specialized training to assist youth effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Job description

About the job Youth Worker / Direct Care - Kansas City Girls Academy

Youth Worker / Direct Care - Kansas City Girls Academy

Job Description / Summary : Kansas City Girls Academy, a Christian boarding school for at-risk teen girls ages 12-17, is looking for energetic, responsible, team players that will commit to meeting the daily needs of teen girls in a residential setting. The Direct Care position requires candidates to live on campus in ministry-provided housing.

The relationship formed between Direct Care staff and students provides a bridge of communication that supports, sustains, and brings effectiveness to the counseling arena, and program activities, and further creates an atmosphere of love and acceptance. In this position, the Direct Care staff will communicate wisdom, direction, hope, and encouragement to hurting teenagers.

Through specialized training including trauma-informed care, Kansas City Girls Academy seeks to bring young women to hope, healing, and life-long skills to thrive. You bring a calling and the heart to serve troubled teens and their families; we will provide the tools and training to fulfill that calling!

Type of Candidate / Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in related fields such as youth ministry, psychology, etc. is preferred, but we will train the right person who possesses a heart for ministry and prior experience such as youth ministry, camp counselor, residential care, house parent, etc.
• A background check and pastoral or ministerial leader reference is required
• At least 21 years of age and a good driving record for the past 3 years

Necessary Skills

• An ability to lead and direct
• Time management and conflict resolution skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written

Why Work Here?

Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO on a 13-acre property, Kansas City Girls Academy offers a unique experience for a live-in position with easy access to city amenities while being in a beautiful safe haven. On-campus housing are private apartments with separate entrances giving desired privacy and the ability to recharge. In addition, an on-campus apartment, utilities, and meals are provided.

Kansas City Girls Academy desires to bring on staff that adds to their existing positive, high-character culture. There is a focus on professional and personal development for staff with the hope that people leave better than they come in. This program uses an integrated trauma-informed care approach and spiritual growth for students and staff.

Receive competitive pay and benefits including signing bonus, health insurance, vacation days, sick days, holiday pay, employee referral bonus, and length of service bonus.

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