What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Care Professional position at Cunningham Children's Home?
Compensation is $18.09 - $24.20/ hour
Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, IL is seeking full-time and part-time Residential Youth Care Professionals. Are you eager to learn and build a successful career in human services? Do you want to be part of a non-profit with a meaningful mission?
This entry-level position offers a competitive wage of $18.09 - $24.20 per hour, based on experience. Ideal candidates have interests in human services, social work, psychology, caretaking, residential treatment, therapeutic services, mental health, and trauma-informed interventions.
We offer our employees the following benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Holiday pay
- Paid Leave
- FSA/DCA
- Accident, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness
- A retirement plan with up to 6% company match
- Wellness Program
We also offer our employees a professional PSLF resource, BenElevate, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process.
ABOUT CUNNINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOME
We are a child welfare and educational services agency dedicated to providing compassionate support and therapeutic intervention to children, youth, adults, and families. Our comprehensive programs include residential treatment, special education, and community-based services. At our core, we focus on creating opportunities and opening doors for those in our care, offering a place that feels like home where they can learn, succeed, and thrive. We uphold high standards to meet the needs of our community. Hope begins here!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESIDENTIAL YOUTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
As a Youth Counselor, you provide direct therapeutic support to our program's youth, following detailed wellness plans. Your kindness and understanding encourage open communication, and your patience ensures you’re always ready to listen. Despite the physical and mental demands, you find satisfaction in helping those in need and positively impacting their lives!
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid Illinois driver's license
WORK SCHEDULE
We have a 24/7 program, and 4 shifts available:
- Day Youth Counselor - 1pm to 11pm / 11am to 11pm (Full Time)
- Evening Youth Counselor - 7pm to 11pm/ 7pm to 12am (Part Time)
- Night Youth Counselor - 11pm to 9am (Full Time)
- Full Time Substitute Youth Counselor - 120 hours per month (Full Time)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.09 - $24.20 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24
