What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Worker position at Cherry Gulch?
Direct Care Team Member
Cherry Gulch Inc is a nationally renowned therapeutic boarding school program for boys. Located in the foothills of Emmett, ID overlooking the beautiful Black Canyon Reservoir and Payette River. Our Middle School (Cherry Gulch) campus has provided innovative and cutting-edge services to young boys and families from all over the world. Our goal is to provide early intervention and prevention to help our students discover their full potential and become well-rounded, pro-social young men.
Our clinical expertise and academic resources allow us to accept students that haven’t experienced success in other programs. Families find what they have been desperately searching for from our team at Cherry Gulch Inc. Thank you for considering joining our team.
Job Summary
Direct Care team members at Cherry Gulch Inc. work directly with our students facilitating social and learning activities, participating in group therapy, going on outings, providing encouragement, and championing students through the day-to-day. The position is responsible for the direct care and safety of our students. Successful team members are patient, outward-minded, and love to serve others.
Direct Care team members receive 40 hours of paid onboarding training as well as 20 hours of paid training on an annual basis to become experts in their field.
Current Openings
Evening Team
Weekday Evening Shifts: 2:15 pm – 10:15 pm
Weekend Shifts: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Shfit Assignments: Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday.
Job Qualifications
- 1 year working with youth
- 1 years working in a residential care setting (preferred)
- Availability to work at least one weekend day
- Must have a clean Driving Record
- 21 years or older (per licensing requirement)
- High School Diploma or GED (per licensing requirement)
- Must have a clean Criminal History (per licensing requirement)
- Must pass a health and drug screening (per licensing requirement)
Compensation
- $15.00 to $19.00 per hour depending on experience and the different shift differentials.
Benefits
- Affordable health care plans for staff and dependents.
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K w/ employer match contribution
- Life insurance
- Accidental/disability insurance
- Paid training and professional development
- Generous PTO policy
- 6 Paid Holiday’s per year
- Free meals while on shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Youth Worker: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $15 - $19
