Part-Time Youth Care Worker

What you will be doing as a Youth Care Worker

• Part-Time - 16-32 hours a week
• Saturday-Sunday 2pm-10pm (Pick up additional shifts as needed)
• Starting hourly rate is $15.00 with a $0.50 raise after 6 months of successful employment and another $0.50 raise after 1 year of successful employment.
• Applying the Youth Home residential program to manage youth behavior and teach social skills to at-risk youth in our community.
• Providing immediate intervention to problematic behaviors and providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Reporting daily to inform and update supervisors and other youth care workers concerning the progress and wellbeing of each resident.
• Collaborating with your teammates each day to ensure a smooth a successful day for each youth in the Youth Home's care.
• Preparing healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks
• Transporting youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities using Youth Home provided vehicles (Must be confident in driving in all types of weather).
• Helping youth succeed in education.
• Have strong organizational skills and be detailed oriented.
• Be able to follow a routine and maintain consistency in the daily schedule as well as consistency in daily behavior management.

What you will bring:

• All applicants must be 21
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to pass an FBI background check and Central Registry check (No DUI's and no child abuse or neglect charges).
• Must be able to operate a vehicle, as transporting youth to school/appointments is necessary, this includes unfavorable but drivable conditions to Green River in a punctual manner.
• A passion for working with youth who require disciplinary guidance and mental and emotional support.
• An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture.
• A deep commitment to show up every day (which includes reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license).

What we offer:

• Small staff to kid ratio! You will never be alone with more than 6 kids; we pride ourselves on supporting our staff through a strong team presence.
• Paid training! This includes First Aid and CPR Training.
• Free breakfast/lunch/dinner every shift.
• Regular recreation events with residents! Going to the movies, rec center, community events, fair, making crafts, etc.
• Paid overtime on company holidays and any time worked over 40 hours each week (Sunday-Saturday).
• Annual raises based on performance and merit.

Being a Youth Care Worker requires empathy, compassion, and patience, and we practice what we teach, and give you our best so you can do your best!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Do you feel comfortable managing up to 6 kids on a community activity by yourself?
• Are you available to work weekends, Saturday and Sunday2pm-10pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15