Youth Care Worker (Full-Time Second Shift)

Hillcrest Youth Services is seeking a Full-Time Youth Care Worker (2nd Shift) to join our residential program teams. This role involves supervising youth in our care. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, with an hourly rate of $18.

WHY WORK FOR HILLCREST?

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts day ONE of employment!
• 401K Employer Contribution & Match
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Competitive Total Compensation Program

WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Supervision of residents.
• Work schedule:  Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
• All new employees are required to complete a 2-week training program. 
  • The first week of training will be mostly completed during Monday-Friday, First Shift hours 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Ability to be a positive role model.
• Provide fair and constructive discipline to the residents.
• Maintain security and safety of facility and residents at all times.
• Maintain complete and accurate resident records.
• Ability to manage personal stress.
• Administer appropriate medication(s).
• Knowledge of policy and procedure manual.
• Transportation of residents.
• Maintain laundry and general cleaning for each unit.
• Ability to work with youth of all ages.
• Previous work with juveniles highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and writing skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Screen all admissions/referrals for appropriateness of Hillcrest's programming.

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

• Must be 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related Human Services field is highly preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance.
• Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.