AC-Youth Care Worker

Methodist Home for Children is a place for children who need the benefit of a safe, stable home. We were founded in Raleigh in 1899 when we were a traditional campus-based orphanage serving children referred by local Methodist churches. MHC is still headquartered in Raleigh but has evolved and expanded dramatically over the years. We serve children from all over the state with no exclusion for race, religion, or socio-economic background. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels loved, guided, and encouraged.   

Our team puts forth a lot of time, work, and dedication to facilitate the progress of each child and their families. We also want those who work for us to feel a strong sense of security when choosing Methodist Home for Children as their employer. For full-time employees, we offer a competitive wage along with an excellent benefits package that includes medical and dental plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, workers' compensation, 403B plan with company match, access to credit union membership, employee assistance program, and a longevity-based sabbatical program. We are seeking energetic and creative individuals looking to be part of a passionate team.  

WHAT WE DO  

Operated by Methodist Home for Children in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, the assessment center provides a comprehensive juvenile assessment in a residential setting with the goal of matching the youth to the most appropriate services in his or her community. The Center serves Level II offenders between the ages of 10 and 17. We're seeking Youth Care Staff for our facility in Asheville, NC.  

AC-Youth Care Workers serve as the primary caregivers to youth being served by the Assessment Center. They will be responsible for engaging youth in a variety of activities to enhance the assessment process. Duties will include implementing direct care services according to individualized service plans, engaging youth in assessment activities, implementing a non-punitive environment that motivates youth, and modeling appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth. Excellent training is provided!

Pay is $16 an hour plus, depending on education and experience.

Qualified candidates will be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.

Hours- Currently seeking employees for days (7am - 7pm) and nights (7pm - 7am). Full and part-time schedules can be considered.

This position requires a valid NC driver's license, the successful completion of required screenings and trainings, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including 12-hour shifts.

Methodist Home for Children staff enjoy excellent benefit options after 90 days of employment:

Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.
 

Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year

Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.

Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the Cigna HealthCare Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.

Health Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents. 

Dependent Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses. 

Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of 1x the employee’s annual salary. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.

Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.

403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.

Credit Union:  All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU). 

Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.