Youth Care Worker Second Shift

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 and 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.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Illinois driver's license and personal auto insurance
• At least 21 years of age

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