About this opportunity
One Hope United lists this Youth Care Worker - Overnights opportunity in lake villa, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Youth Care Worker - Overnights
Description
Are you looking for meaningful work that provides you rich fulfillment? To be part of a close-knit team? Are you looking for a job in which you see directly (and often immediately!) the difference you are making in people's lives? One Hope United's residential care program provides a range of quality services to adolescents in foster care. Youth entering residential care are traumatized and sometimes in crisis. As a Youth Care Worker in our residential program, you are a part of a team that provides a range of mental health services to our youth.
Only overnight shifts available (10:00p - 10:00a or 11:00p - 10:00a; 4 days/week).
What you would be doing: You would be the professional staff member who provides supervision for the youth in their residential home
You would know the joy of training, modeling, and skill-building for the youth
Through individual and group instruction, you would teach the youth skills in daily living, recreational activities, socialization, and independent living.
Your efforts with the youth would empower them toward the goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plans.
You would be trained in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved behavior modification program (receiving a certification!)
You will be a vital part of the youth's growth and development.
Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength based, trauma informed, and person centered.
What you can expect from us:
Residential Program Culture
The residential team has a long history of creating a culture of caring for employees. The leadership team understands that you are a person first and provides support tailored to your life as much as possible, considering program needs. Built into this program are opportunities for professional growth, resulting in increased responsibility and pay. After five years of work as a Youth Care Worker, you will earn a Mental Health Professional certification from Medicaid and be eligible for a role with increased responsibility and pay. All of this, plus team members gather for a meal in the cafeteria each Wednesday, celebratory spotlights on team members, and the best "swag" (shirts, hoodies) at OHU!
In addition, you will receive Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation days, 6 paid personal days, and 5 paid sick days annually.
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability options
Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
Voluntary Legal Plans
The agency paid long-term disability after 1 year of employment
Retention bonuses throughout the year.
403 B Employer contributions
Weekend differential for all youth care positions. (15% on Saturday, 10% on Sunday)
What we will expect of you:
Education You will need a high school diploma or GED
Contract Required Age :You must be 21-years-old according to contract requirements
Experience 1-3 years of human services experience preferred
Other
Auto Insurance
Drivers License
Physical Exam/TB
We Invest in You! Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit
Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability
Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
Voluntary Legal Plans
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
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 E-Verify.
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Pay Range: $20.40 per hour
Worksite address
lake villa, IL, 60046, US
Who can apply
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