Youth Care Worker

Position Summary

Youth Care Workers play a vital role in supporting at-risk youth in a structured, safe, and caring residential environment. In this role, you are responsible for the day-to-day supervision, guidance, and emotional support of residents during your shift, helping them build essential social skills, emotional regulation, accountability, and resilience.

By applying the Youth Home, Inc. residential program model, you will help manage behavior, provide consistent structure, respond effectively to crises, and ensure each youth’s physical, emotional, and educational needs are met. This position requires deep empathy, unwavering consistency, strong teamwork, and the unique ability to remain calm, grounded, and supportive during challenging situations.

Why Work at Youth Home, Inc.?

Being a Youth Care Worker requires immense patience, compassion, and consistency. At Youth Home, Inc., we practice what we teach: we support our staff the same way we expect our staff to support our youth. You will never work an active shift alone, and you will always be backed by a team that values your safety, professional growth, and personal wellness.

If you want meaningful, community-driven work that makes a real difference in the lives of local youth and families, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer (Key Benefits)

We know this work takes a dedicated team, and we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our youth.

• Excellent Staff-to-Youth Ratios: High-support environment with no more than 6 youth to one staff during waking hours and no more than 10 youth to one staff during sleeping hours.
• Paid Professional Development: Comprehensive paid training, including First Aid, CPR, and crisis management.
• Shift Perks: Free, healthy meals provided during every shift (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Active Recreation: Participate in regular, fun recreational activities with residents (movies, recreation center visits, community events, fairs, crafts, and more).
• Time Off & Health: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing starting on day one, plus comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Financial Growth: Paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week (Sunday–Saturday), holiday pay, and annual performance-based merit raises.

What You Will Be Doing (Core Responsibilities)

Daily Mentorship & Behavior Support

• Apply the Youth Home residential program model to manage youth behavior and actively teach social and life skills.
• Maintain predictable daily routines and uphold consistent behavior management expectations.
• Provide immediate, calm intervention for problematic behaviors and de-escalate crises when necessary.
• Support youth in their educational success, including establishing study routines, assisting with assignments, and ensuring school attendance.

Household & Community Care

• Supervise youth at all times to ensure physical and emotional safety during all daily activities.
• Prepare healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks following approved menus.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment by completing daily household and cleaning duties.
• Transport youth to school, medical appointments, and recreational activities using Youth Home vehicles (must be confident driving in all types of weather, including winter commuting conditions).

Teamwork & Documentation

• Collaborate closely with teammates and supervisors to ensure smooth, seamless, and consistent care for each resident.
• Administer medications accurately according to strict policy guidelines and training.
• Complete daily documentation, incident reports, and shift logs accurately and on time before leaving your shift.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development.

Compensation & Scheduling Details

Full-Time Position

• Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed, with opportunities for overtime.
• Availability: Evenings and weekends required.
• Pay Structure:
• Starting at $15.00/hour
• $0.50/hour raise after 6 months of successful employment
• $0.50/hour raise after 1 year of successful employment
• $0.50/hour shift differential applied to all weekend and graveyard shifts

Part-Time Position

• Hours: Hours vary based on youth needs. Must be willing to be called in to cover shifts on short notice when available.
• Availability: As needed, though evenings and weekends are more common.
• Pay Structure: Identical starting wage, milestone raises, and shift differentials as the full-time track.

Position Requirements (What You Will Bring)

• Age: Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background Clearness: Ability to successfully pass an FBI background check, Central Registry check, and have no DUI convictions or child abuse/neglect charges.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation to get to work, and the confidence to safely transport youth in unfavorable/winter weather conditions.
• Consistency: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain firm boundaries and schedules.
• Mindset: A team-oriented attitude, a passion for working with high-needs youth, and a deep commitment to showing up reliably for both the youth and your team.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years old?
• Are you applying for part-time or full-time?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15