Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift
Youth Care Worker - 2nd Shift
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Competitive wage starting at $18.00/hr
***Opportunity to receive 2 raises within the first 90 days ***
We also offer great benefits including medical dental vision retirement plan paid time off (PTO) vacation time paid sick time employee assistance programs life insurance and tuition reimbursement. If this sounds like the right opportunity in social work for you apply today to join our nonprofit!
About Maryhurst:
Maryhurst is a nonprofit organization located in Louisville KY that first opened its door to women and girls in 1843. Today Kentucky ranks within the topfive states with the highest child abuse rates. Maryhursts mission is to work to prevent abuse restore hope and empower survivors.
The organizations residential programs communitybased homes and outpatient clinical programs all work to serve children in the greatest need. Our residential programs break the cycle of abuse using treatments that restore hope and successfully transition children to more permanent community or familybased settings. Maryhursts community and transitional living programs offer tools that prepare survivors of abuse and neglect for better more hopefilled futures. And lastly the team at Maryhurst Renewal partners with children adults and families who are hurting to find the right combination of support ultimately clearing barriers to success at home at school and in the community. Renewal provides oneonone group and family counseling in office home or schoolbased settings.
Day in the Life of a Direct Care Worker:
The Direct Care Worker is responsible for providing a therapeutic atmosphere within the dorm or group home setting. This integral and rewarding role provides structure safety and care to severely traumatized children who are often victims of sexual physical and/or emotional abuse.
- The Direct Care Worker will monitor and interact with our kids during meals while they do their chores and homework during free time and at bedtime providing a consistent and warm environment they desperately need.
- The Direct Care Worker may dispense medications as necessary keep accurate documentation and attend weekly/monthly meetings.
- The Direct Care Worker functions as a conscientious team member that assists the kids in building positive coping strategies independent living skills and healthy relationships.
- The applicant must have the following abilities: to work as a team member perform basic writing communications and computer skills function as a group leader and role model in relation to troubled youth and respond appropriately to the emotional and physical needs of adolescents within a structured group setting.
Qualifications for a Direct Care Worker:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid drivers license
- High School Diploma or GED
Shift Details:
- 2nd shift
- Weekdays 3:00 pm 12:00 am
- Weekends: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 6:00 PM or 3:45 PM 12:00 AM
Employment Type
Part-Time
