***$1,500 Sign on Bonus, Youth Care Worker
Verified Pay | $14 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Independence, Kansas |
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Job Description
***$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Full-time Applicants***
We are seeking emotionally intelligent individuals who are enthusiastic about working with the youth and strive to ensure a safe/secure home-like environment for our clients. High school diploma required. Active driver's license with reasonable driving record is required. Starting wage for youth care workers is $14 per hour.
Description:
Provides care and supervision to youth in our residential center(s) helping them to grow and mature at an age-appropriate pace. Ensures client’s basic human needs are met by assisting the resident with activities of daily living. Models positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques in behavior management.
Duties
- Assists youth with daily activities
- Performs tasks including but not limited to making beds, doing laundry, preparing meals, washing dishes, ironing, cleaning, bathing, dressing, etc.
- May purchase and prepare meals and groceries for the youth
- Administers oral medication written under doctor prescription.
- Plans and organizes daily activities
- Transports resident to and from school
- Supervises visitors in compliance with contact orders
- Provides a safe and secure environment to youth
- Transports youth to extracurricular activities and outings
- Provides structure and guidance to keep youth safe
- Completes daily documentation to support care provided
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications
- Education: high school diploma or GED required
- Experience: At least 1 year of related experience preferred
- Be able to pass a background check and drug screen
- Active driver's license with reasonable driving record, qualify for our commercial insurance plan
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Service orientation
- Monitoring
- Critical thinking
Available Shifts both full and part-time:
Weekend shifts available
Sign on Bonus $1,500 for full time employment, $750 for part-time employment.