Youth Care Professional - Domestic

The Youth Care Professional (YCP) provides 24/7 direct care and supervision to youth in a trauma-informed residential treatment setting. YCPs ensure safety, model healthy relationships, and support daily routines while fostering an environment of empathy, consistency, and respect, while adhering to professional boundaries. You will be trained in crisis prevention and intervention, and you will work side-by-side with clinical, education, and medical teams.

Imagine a role where every day brings the opportunity to inspire, guide, and uplift. At Everstand, we believe in the power of presence, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the capacity for every young person to heal and thrive. We’re looking for compassionate, resilient Youth Care Professionals (YCPs) to join our dedicated team and create real, lasting change for youth in need of safety, support, and hope through relationship-based care.

Your efforts will help us fulfill our mission of enriching communities, one family at a time.

Find joy and purpose in your career. Join an inspired team of professionals who are transforming the lives of youth and enriching communities, one family at a time. Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You will join about 500 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV who empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

• Provide 24/7 line-of-sight/sound and/or enhanced supervision based on clinical guidance.
• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment in line with trauma-informed practices.
• Assist youth with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, and meals. Meal preparation is required according to the menu, as applicable.
• Provide a safe and calm treatment environment by implementing structured milieu routine, individualized care plans, age-appropriate expectations, and promoting positive behavior interventions that align with Everstand’s PBIS system.

Level I – Youth Care Professional

• High School Diploma, GED, or AA required with a minimum of 1 year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents, or a similar setting.

Level II – Youth Care Professional (Advanced)

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related human services field

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
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• Must pass background checks (CPS, fingerprinting), drug screening, TB screening, and physical work-readiness.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration as required.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with consistent scheduling patterns Sunday - Saturday (1st & 2nd shift) or overnight hours, depending on program needs and assigned shifts; typically working between 33 and 40 hours a week.

Employees must have the ability to work holidays, weekends, and inclement weather shifts as needed. Flexibility is required, and actual schedules are determined by the Unit Supervisor based on program coverage.

This position is denoted as essential for emergencies and inclement weather notices.

At Everstand, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year—providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave:
  
  Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
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