Youth Care Worker

5 hours ago

Chicago, IL, United States Salem Group Full time

Chicago, IL

Order: 4802949

Order Type : Assignment Employee

The Salem Group is a professional staffing firm with over 30 years of experience in connecting extraordinary people with extraordinary organizations

We are currently hiring for Youth Care Workers in Chicago, IL.

What will you do as a Youth Care Worker?

  • Helps youth participants to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal strengths, and challenges.
  • Ensures participants follow implemented Individual Service Plans and behavior mentorship plans
  • Accompanies and oversees youth during off site/outdoor appointments, trips, and activities
  • Engages youth in daily routines and activities
  • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation (e.g. incident reports, contact with Youths' families, log entries, e-mail, and contact with on-call supervisor).
  • Participates in professional development/supervision meetings
Who qualifies for the Youth Care Worker position?
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of two (2) years' experience in case work, human services or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fluency in a second language a MUST for 1st and 2nd shift
  • Must be 21+ years of age
  • Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (fingerprinting included)
What hours will the Youth Care Worker work?
  • 1st Shift 8 AM - 4:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift 4 PM- 12:30 AM
  • Schedule will include having to work weekends
  • All employees must be available to train on 1st shift
How much will you earn as a Youth Care Worker?
  • Starting pay is $19 per hour
  • Get paid weekly
  • Direct deposit and pay card options available for all Salem employees
Our Benefits

The Salem Group is proud to offer world-class benefits including:
  • Insurance plans
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Referral Bonuses
  • And more... click here to view our full benefit package: https://qrco.de/beW0PG

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EEO

The Salem Group provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law

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