Childplace Youth Worker

This job is in Jeffersonville, IN (just across the Ohio river from Louisville). You will be responsible for supervising, assisting, and providing intervention (as needed) for youth (ages 10-20) in one of Childplace's Residential Treatment programs (including young adults with histories of trauma, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges). The role includes helping them with learning activities, meal time, recreation, hygiene, and therapeutic activities.

Compensation

Starting pay for the role on 2nd shift is $16.00/hour; Weekend pay (Friday 11pm to Sunday 11pm) is $18/hour.

-Childplace reimburses Kentucky residents for tolls.

Benefits

Childplace offers a supportive work environment, flexible scheduling, and an Employee Assistance Program to all employees. As a not-for-profit business, agency employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance; voluntary long-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance; 401K with company matching (after 1 year of full-time employment).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to pass multiple background checks
• Be able to sustain moderate physical activity

Upon hire, candidates will need to complete a tb screening, basic employment physical, and drug screen, in addition to a driving record search to determine eligibility to be placed on the agency's auto insurance.

Job Responsibilities

A person in this role will be responsible for supervising between 1 and 4 residents (depending on the resident's needs) as those residents complete daily living activities. The Youth Counselor is responsible for modeling positive relationships skills, following the outlined schedule/program, and assisting residents as they complete their program including chores, schoolwork, hygiene, meals, recreation, and therapeutic activities. When needed, the Youth Counselor will be expected to intervene to correct behaviors, according to an outlined treatment plan.

The Youth Counselor will be working alongside other caregivers responsible for supervising residents, along with clinical and supervisory staff who can assist and intervene as necessary. Additional responsibilities include medication distribution (after required training) and documentation each shift.

No experience necessary; all training is provided.

About us

Childplace is a not-for-profit, COA-accredited social service agency, offering Residential Treatment options, Foster Care, In-Home Services, and Counseling Services. We've been helping youth and families in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area for more than 50 years. In our work with kids from hard places, our goal is to share hope and encourage healing.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• The state of Indiana requires that our employees be at least 21 years old. Are you at least 21?
• Because you will be working with minors, this job requires multiple background checks. Do you foresee any problems passing background checks?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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