Senior Youth Care Worker

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at‑risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Senior Youth Care Worker at Childhelp, Alice

C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia ✨

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5‑14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270‑acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission‑driven organization.

Starting at $21 an hour and negotiable based on education and experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

Senior Youth Care Workers provide safety and around‑the‑clock supervision of at‑risk youth at a residential treatment facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Senior Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities;

and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. You will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan. You will be looked at as a leader within the cottage from the youth and from other Youth Care Workers.

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 1‑year experience in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Workweeks consist of 3 weekdays and 1 weekend day, which is a 14‑hour shift. Available shifts include a morning shift, an evening shift, and an overnight shift.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Senior Youth Care Worker
, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self‑fulfillment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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