Youth Care Worker - Hope House
Company: One Hope United
Role summary
Youth Care Worker - Hope House is a role at One Hope United in Rockford, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Youth Care Worker - Hope House
- Company
- One Hope United
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
You’ll have the chance to make a real impact by providing a safe and supportive environment for youth in need at Hope House. It’s a rewarding opportunity if you have a heart for helping others, and since no degree is required, it’s a great way to start or build a meaningful career in social services.
Job description
Youth Care Worker- Rockford, IL
The Youth Care Worker is responsible for the daily management of a therapeutic residential living environment that promotes the learning of skills for emotional, mental, and physical health; provides a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment, as specified, in each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan
Job Duties Include:
Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU and DCF policies
Maintains a therapeutic home Interactions with all clients reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan.
Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our clients
Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff; this includes attending weekly team meetings and staffing's, as required
Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
Completes all documentation required for the position in a timely and accurate manner
Abides by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Other
Minimum 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
DCF background check & approval to transport youth
Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues
Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a surrogate parent role including assisting with homework, chores, attending appointments, school activities and events and any DCF-related expectations
Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at direction of supervisory and clinical team
We Invest in You!
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
Voluntary Legal Plans
Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, and Florida
Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.
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