Youth Care Worker - Overnight

Company:	Boys Town Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (0)
Job Location(s):	Portsmouth
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Depends upon experience
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Non-Profit/Associations

Position Description

Boys Towns Youth Care Program needs individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of youth. We are currently taking applications for an Overnight Youth Care Workers/Child Care Specialist in Rhode Island. The hours for this role is from 10PM to 8 AM, 4 days a week (10 hour shifts). Ideal candidates must have a concern for youth and a perceived ability to model appropriate behaviors and morals. The individual partners with youth care professionals, using reinforcement and teaching techniques, social skill interactions, relationship-building strategies and youth empowerment, for youth ages 9-19 (ages 6-11 in Rhode Island) in a short-term assessment facility.

Duties include:

Ensuring safety of the youth, positive and negative reinforcement

Providing structured activities for the youth, meal prep

Teaching youth independent living skills,

Miscellaneous such as administer medication, transports youth, etc.

Qualifications:

Prefer a bachelors degree or some credits in human services, but not required.

Must be 21+ years of age, have a high school diploma/GED, and have a valid drivers license with a good driving record.

Ability to pass an extensive background checks are conducted including employer, driving, drug, criminal and abuse registries.

May require ability to work various shifts including nights and weekend.

Benefits:

Starting salary: $11.72/hr in RHODE ISLAND. Excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Medical, dental, vision as well as other benefits begin immediately (enrollment is required)

Opportunities for advancement

Boys Town is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veterans status, or any other classification as required by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us toll-free for assistance at 1-877-639-6003.