Urban Strategies LLC·San Benito, Texas
The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the daily care, supervision, and meaningful engagement of unaccompanied children to meet their developmental and cultural needs. They must maintain safety, support case plans, and facilitate educational and social activities while working collaboratively with the team.
Job Description: Youth care worker
$21.46
Location: San Benito, Texas
Work schedule: Up to 6 Days per Week Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year
The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the meaningful engagement of unaccompanied children (UC’s), with the aim of meeting their developmental, cultural, and care needs by ensuring their day to daycare, actively participating in program activities, supporting the UC’s case plan and developing their personal skills.
Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
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Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people.
They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
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Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
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Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.
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Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 12 months of experience working with young people. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required, along with a valid driver's license and familiarity with MS Office 365.
Market context
In Texas, Youth Care Worker roles often draw steady demand in residential, behavioral health, and youth services settings. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for experience with young people, bilingual English-Spanish communication, and practical skills like MS Office 365, along with a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with youth care and your schedule fit before applying.