Youth Care Worker; 3rd Shift

Summary

Passionate about Youth Well‑being? Join Us as a Youth Care Worker. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth? We're seeking dedicated individuals like you to join our team as Youth Care Workers. In this role, you'll provide direct care, supervision, and support to ensure the safety and well‑being of the youth in our SAFEty program.

If you're passionate about advocacy, education, and being a positive role model, we invite you to apply!

Youth Care Worker

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

On‑site, 12:00 am – 8:30 am

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways. Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization. Providing flexibility and work‑life balance. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.

• Medical insurance: BCBS PPO, EPO, and HSA Plans
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) 3% Employer Contribution.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Disability insurance
• FSA Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.

• Helps program participants modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal strengths and challenges. Ensures participants follow implemented Individual Service Plans, point and level systems, and behavior mentorship plans.
• Supervises and ensures safety of the youth in the milieu during the assigned shift.
• Maintains established program staff‑to‑participant ratio within the program and during off‑site/outdoor appointments, trips, activities.
• Provides transportation for participants as necessary.
• Responsible for timely and accurate documentation (e.g., incident reports, contact with youth families, log entries, e‑mail, and contact with on‑call supervisor). Submits such documentation to the supervisor/manager within the designated timelines.
• Supervises participants’ phone calls, activities, health and hygiene, and adherence to program rules and schedule.
• Provides supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for the participants in the milieu.
• Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in‑house and external staff training to ensure that he/she understands and continues to adhere to such standards. Learns, aligns with, and executes the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the organization.
• In residential programs, assists with household responsibilities which may include, but are not limited to, cleaning and organizing communal areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in casework, human services, or related field, and/or an Associate Degree and 6 months experience in casework, human services, or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree.

• CPI and CPR certification required.
• Driver's license may be required.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to attend required agency training classes and maintain necessary training compliance.
• Flexibility to attend day‑time training sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to stay awake and alert during scheduled shift.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organization.
• Teamwork – Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Ability to accept, adopt and implement feedback from supervisor and team.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Knowledge of group behavior, dynamics, societal trends and influence.…