Youth Care Worker

Childplace Youth Worker

This job is in Jeffersonville, IN (just across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY). As a Youth Worker at Childplace, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and providing compassionate care to children and adolescents (ages 10-20) in our Residential Treatment programs . These programs serve youth who have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, and emotional difficulties.

You will be responsible for assisting with educational activities, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and supporting daily routines such as mealtimes, recreation, and hygiene. Your presence and intervention will be key in promoting the emotional well-being, safety, and development of these young individuals, ensuring a nurturing environment that fosters growth and healing.

Childplace exists to serve children at risk by meeting their needs and equipping them for life in a spirit of Christian love.

Compensation

Starting pay for the role is $16.00/hour; Second shift (Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm) has an automatic ADDITIONAL $2/hr shift differential (minimum of $18/hr on second shift); Weekend shift (Friday 11pm to Sunday 11pm) has an automatic ADDITIONAL $4/hr shift differential (minimum of $20/hr on weekends).

Childplace reimburses Kentucky residents for tolls.

Current Open Shifts

Part-time and full-time openings available for the following:

• Second Shift (3pm-11pm); At least one weekend shift per week required

Benefits

Childplace offers a supportive work environment, semi-flexible scheduling, and an Employee Assistance Program to all employees. As a not-for-profit business, agency employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Through 2027, all employees are also eligible for FREE telehealth and tele-mental health benefits via First Stop Health (through a grant secured by the Indiana Youth Institute).

Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off (PTO); health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance; voluntary long-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance; and, after 1 year of full-time employment, 401K with company matching.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be emotionally mature
• Be able to pass multiple background checks
• Be able to sustain moderate physical activity

Upon hire, candidates will need to complete a tb screening, basic employment physical, and drug screen, in addition to a driving record search to determine eligibility to be placed on the agency's auto insurance.

At least one weekend shift per week is required.

Job Responsibilities

A person in this role will be responsible for supervising between 1 and 4 residents (depending on the resident's needs) as those residents complete daily living activities. The Youth Worker is responsible for:

• modeling positive relationships skills,
• following the outlined schedule/program,
• assisting residents as they complete their program, including chores, schoolwork, hygiene, meals, recreation, and therapeutic activities,
• medication distribution (after required training), and
• documentation each shift.

When needed, the Youth Worker is expected to intervene to correct behaviors, according to an outlined treatment plan.

The Youth Worker will be working alongside other professionals, in addition to clinical and supervisory staff who can assist and intervene as necessary.

No experience necessary; all training is provided.

About us

Childplace is a not-for-profit, COA-accredited social service agency, offering Residential Treatment options, Foster Care, In-Home Services, and Counseling Services. We've been helping youth and families in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area for more than 50 years. In our work with kids from hard places, our goal is to share hope and encourage healing.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Because our agency is licensed to work with children ages 10-20, the state of Indiana requires that all our employees be at least 21 years old. Are you at least 21 years old?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18