Youth Care Worker

Youth Care Worker

Methodist Home for Children is seeking a full-time Youth Care Worker for its Transitional Living Home in New Bern, NC.

$15.00/hr – $17.00/hr (salary based on skills and experience)

These group homes serve teens who are on probation but cannot return home safely from a youth development center or other residential placement. Referred by juvenile court counselors, they stay for six to 12 months, working to finish school, identify career goals, get a job, volunteer, earn a driver’s license, and learn to budget, cook and manage bills.

• Implement direct treatment services through use of the agency's model of care.
• Work with adolescents, families, volunteers, and community representatives in the youth home and community settings.
• Provide program services to intervene with adolescents served in the residential group home.

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Minimum of a high school diploma and experience working with youth.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.

Methodist Home for Children works to ensure safe, nurturing homes for children while working to eradicate the social and family problems that lead to abuse, neglect, family disruption, and abandonment. We provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and raise private funds to ensure we deliver the best evidence-based services.

Methodist Home for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.