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Core responsibilities

The youth care worker is responsible for the daily management of a therapeutic residential living environment, ensuring a safe and structured setting that promotes emotional, mental, and physical health for youth. Duties include supervising youth, teaching life skills, participating in instruction, and adhering to treatment plans and program schedules.

Requirements summary

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or ged and be a minimum of 21 years of age, holding a valid driver's license with acceptable records for transporting clients. Required skills include excellent communication, computer proficiency, patience, and a willingness to act in a surrogate parent role while maintaining strict confidentiality.

high schoolTeamworkCommunicationConfidentialityDocumentationSupervisionCrisis InterventionComputer SkillsPositive AttitudePatienceDiscretionInstructionBehavior ModificationTherapeutic EnvironmentClient TransportationTrauma-Informed ApproachHomework Assistance

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Personal days
  • Medical insurance
  • Vacation days
  • Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Professional development
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Sick days
  • Promotion opportunities
  • 403b Retirement
  • Legal plans
  • Career ladders
  • Free LCSW and LCPC supervision hours