Youth Care Worker; 1st 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 to 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!

Title: Youth Care Worker

Location: Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Schedule: On‑site, 8:00am – 4:30pm

• 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.

• Help program participants modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal strengths, and challenges; ensure they follow implemented Individual Service Plans, point and level systems, and behavior mentorship plans.
• Supervise and ensure safety of the youth in the milieu during the assigned shift.
• Maintain established program staff‑to‑participant ratio within the program and during off‑site/outdoor appointments, trips, activities.
• Provide transportation for participants as necessary.
• Document timely and accurately (e.g., incident reports, contact with youths’ families, log entries, e‑mail, and contact with on‑call supervisor); submit documentation to the supervisor/manager within designated timelines.
• Supervise participants’ phone calls, activities, health and hygiene, and adherence to program rules and schedule.
• Provide supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for participants in the milieu.
• Participate in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in‑house and external staff training to ensure continued adherence to standards.
• Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities, and practices of the organization.
• Assist with household responsibilities in residential programs (cleaning and organizing communal areas).

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in casework, human services, or related field; 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.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend required agency training classes and maintain necessary training compliance.
• Flexibility to attend daytime training sessions outside regularly scheduled hours.
• Remain awake and alert during scheduled shift.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organization.
• Teamwork – work independently and as an active team member.
• 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; willingness to create, initiate, and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities with the youth.
• Initiative and Time Management – work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast‑paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
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