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Direct Care Worker

First Step First Love
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026

Direct care workers provide supervision, guidance and direction to behaviorally challenged youth in an adolescent residential setting. It is the primary responsibility of the youth care worker to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment. They must demonstrate competent skills that support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the youth under their supervision. This position also participates in the development of implementation of individualized program plans and unit programs, as well as providing guidance as the youth learn social and life skills.


You must be over the age of 21, and be able to pass a background check.


2nd shift available:

Sunday- 2pm-10pm

Monday- Off

Tuesday- Off

Wednesday- 2pm-10pm

Thursday- 2pm-10pm

Friday- 2pm-10pm

Saturday- 2pm-10pm


3rd shift:

Sunday- Thursday- 10pm-8am


Part-time shifts available:

Sunday- 2pm- 10pm

Monday- Off

Tuesday- Off

Wednesday- Off

Thursday- 2pm-10pm

Friday- Off

Saturday- 2pm-10pm

Salary : $15 - $17

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