Youth Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Oak Park, Illinois, United States Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Full time
Job Summary

The Youth Care Assistant provides direct care and supervision to a group of youth in a cottage setting, teaching and modeling social, academic, and independent living skills. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Florida Driver License. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with youth in an educational or residential care setting and a passion for caring for disadvantaged youth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide a safe and caring environment for youth, demonstrating attentiveness, alertness, and discretion of each aspect of the Youth Ranches program.
  • Assist in the daily cottage schedule, assuming the responsibilities of Cottage Parents in their absence.
  • Abide by agency policies in discipline, family and youth rights, child abuse and maintaining confidentiality of youth and other program information.
  • Communicate effectively with direct care staff during change over and keep other staff informed of pertinent youth information and campus events.
  • Encourage youth's active participation in work program, educational, chapel and recreational activities.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Florida Driver License.
  • Direct experience with youth in an educational or residential care setting.
Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan with up to 4% company match.
  • Annual Leave and Sick Leave.
  • 11 Holidays.
  • Company Paid Long Term Disability.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Health Savings Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Aflac products available.


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