We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Care Worker to work with troubled youth in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide direct care and supervision to youth ensuring their safety wellbeing and personal development. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting positive behavioral changes and enhancing the lives of the youth under their care.

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for troubled youth.

Provide direct supervision and support to youth to ensure their safety wellbeing and personal growth.

Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the youth and multidisciplinary team.

Assist youth in developing and improving life skills coping mechanisms and problemsolving abilities.

Maintain regular and effective communication with youth and other team members to provide updates on progress concerns and treatment plans.

Conduct group activities and provide opportunities for socialization recreation and personal growth.

Monitor and document the behavior progress and any incident reports of youth accurately and effectively.

Effectively manage crisis situations including deescalation techniques and implementation of emergency plans if necessary.

Collaborate with fellow staff members therapists and other professionals to design and implement effective treatment interventions.

Actively participate in staff meetings training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills in working with troubled youth.

Adhere to all agency policies procedures and ethical standards when interacting with youth families and team members.

Requirements:

High school diploma GED or equivalent is required

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Knowledge of traumainformed care behavior management techniques and therapeutic interventions for troubled youth is preferred.

Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport and build trusting relationships with youth.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Works well in a team environment and independently.

Ability to work your scheduled shift and scheduled oncall shifts.

Strong problemsolving abilities and the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.

Must pass background checks and drug screenings as required by regulatory agencies.

Schedule and Pay:

FullTime

• First Shift 6 AM to 2:30 PM ($17.59)
• Second Shift 1:30 PM 10 PM ($19.41)
• Third Shift 10 PM 6 AM ($15.65)

PRN (Schedules are subject to change for PRN)

• First Shift 6 AM to 2:30 PM ($15.00)
• Second Shift 1:30 PM 10 PM ($15.00)
• Third Shift 10 PM 6 AM ($15.00)

Premium pay for working the weekends an additional $3.00 on top of the base pay

Bashor Childrens Home residential programs are staffed with three shifts to give 24hour coverage. Fulltime direct care staff on the first and second shifts work a 4 dayson 2dayoff rotation and fulltime direct care staff on the third shift work a 5dayon 2dayoff rotation. All direct care staff must be able to work some weekends on a rotational basis as scheduled. All fulltime direct care staff will have oncall responsibilities.

We offer great benefits professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment committed to making a positive impact on the lives of youth. If you are passionate about helping youth their families and the community possess the necessary qualifications and are committed to making a difference we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position