Youth Care Worker (Second Shift 1Pm-11Pm)

Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our dedicated team at Hoyleton as a Residential Youth Care Worker-a vital role where you'll help youth heal, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

As a Youth Care Worker, you'll provide day-to-day support, structure, and guidance to youth in our residential program. You'll use trauma-informed care, our CARE practice model, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to build trust, teach life skills, and help youth meet their treatment goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage youth in daily therapeutic routines that support emotional regulation, life skill development, and social connection-including fun and recreational activities.

• Build positive, supportive relationships with youth through empathy, consistency, and respectful communication.

• Ensure safety by recognizing potential crises, de-escalating challenging situations using TCI techniques, and applying physical intervention only when absolutely necessary to prevent harm.

• Document therapeutic interactions in alignment with Medicaid Rule 140 requirements.

• Collaborate with supervisors and peers to plan and facilitate daily programming and individualized treatment activities.

• Participate in team meetings, staff trainings, and reflective supervision to continuously improve your practice.

• Support youth during overnight shifts (if applicable), including completing 15-minute bed checks and offering comfort and care during sleep-related challenges.

• Maintain on-call availability as needed to ensure uninterrupted care.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned to support youth development and team success.

What You Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a deep commitment to helping youth who have experienced trauma.

• Ability to remain calm and confident in high-stress situations.

• Willingness to be a team player and take part in regular training and professional development.

• Successful completion (or willingness to complete) training in CARE and TCI, including annual certification.

Why Join Hoyleton?

• Make a lasting impact every day.

• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to trauma-informed, youth-centered care.

• Ongoing professional development and support from experienced supervisors.

• Growth opportunities within a well-respected organization.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver's license
• Must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements
• Ability to learn the CARE practice model and implement daily programming consistent with CARE principles.
• Ability to learn the TCI curriculum and successfully pass TCI written and physical restraint tests, remain current with required TCI refresher training, and conduct TCI techniques with fidelity to the model.
• Must enjoy actively engaging youth, be emotionally mature, patient, and communicate empathy toward youth.
• Prefer candidates who are kind, generous, and have a good sense of humor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required

CARE & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship-Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence-Centered, and Trauma-Informed.

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. The ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential for successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees must:

• Pass the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)

Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI principles drive company culture and are essential to job performance.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits including: voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members for additional support
• Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
• BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts