What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Care Worker (2nd Shift) position at Wichita Children's Home?
Shifts Available:
Tuesday - Saturday (2p-10p)
Sunday-Thursday (2p-10p)
Tuesday-Saturday (2p-10p)
Friday-Tuesday (2p-10p)
Sunday-Wednesday (2p-10p)
Wk 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat – Wk 2: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Every other weekend off
Job description
Are you looking for meaningful work where you make a difference for children and youth?
The Wichita Children’s Home is looking to hire Full-time Empowerment Counselors (direct care staff). These positions would be working in our 6 Residential Programs for children and youth in foster care and experiencing homelessness.
We offer a competitive hourly rate of $15.00 plus an additional $1 shift differential for all 2nd shift schedules and all shifts on the weekends.
RESPONSBILITIES
- Provide quality care and supervision to children and youth ages 10-24 while assisting with daily living activities
- Facilitate program and recreational activities
- Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to the youth
- Prepare meals and perform routine facility cleaning and laundry
- Provide transportation to and from various appointments and activities in the community
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of work
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN EMPOWERMENT COUNSELOR
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in youth services and experiencing serving at-risk youth (volunteer experience counts!)
- Crisis intervention training
- Understanding the needs of children and adolescents
- Current driver's license and proof of insurance
- First aid/CPR certification
- Heart for youth services
Benefits: Wichita Children's Home provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, employer-paid life insurance with the option to add coverage for dependents
- Employee Assistance Program with the ability to send unlimited text, video, and audio messages, or schedule 30-minute live session with your dedicated therapist
- 403b retirement plan with matching after one year of employment
- 22 days of PTO accrued each year (40 hour/week schedule)
- 16.5 days of PTO accrued each year (30 hour/week schedule)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
