Youth Care Worker

What you will be doing

• Supervise daily and nightly routinesto meet the needs of children/adolescence living within our campus - this includes actively engaging with youth, completing necessary documentation, assuring living spaces are clean and safe, administering medications, and providing information and referrals as appropriate
• Provide supportand interact with youth in a trauma-sensitive manner that promotes respect, honesty, non-judgment and empathy
• Coordinate and facilitate group activities, including the supervision of youth during special activities and outings
• Assume a leadership role, particularly during crises, to affect calm and effective solutions
• Work in collaboration with counselors, case managers, administrative staff, and all other members of our team to ensure each child staying with us receives the best care possible.
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring

• High School diploma (or equivalent). Associates Degree with 6 years’ experience in child welfare or Bachelor’s Degree in human service related field preferred.
• Knowledgein the field of child services required. Knowledge or prior experience working with high-risk youth, especially with youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness or other traumatic experiences, preferred.
• Hard-working, mature, and possess a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to make independent decisions, manage multiple functions under stress and with changing priorities.
• Ability to deal tactfully with youth, family members, visitors, government agency representatives and the general public.
• Able to provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem solving
• Willing to participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested.
• Acceptable background check and no record of child abuse.

Youth Homes of Mid America & YESS; now called Ellipsis provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work 1st and 2nd shift?
• Are you able to work weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work 1st and 2nd shift?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person