Youth Worker - FT 1st Shift (Monday/Tuesday Off)

Hillcrest Youth Services is seeking a Full-Time Youth Worker (1st Shift) to join our residential program teams. This role involves supervising youth in our care. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 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: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Weekend shifts are required.

- 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 8:00am - 4:00pm

- 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.

Qualifications

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.