One Hope United·Lake Villa, Illinois
Provide direct supervision and support to adolescents in a residential care setting. Facilitate skill-building activities and implement individual treatment plans to promote youth growth and development.
Youth Care Worker - Part-Time / Sub
To be part of a close-knit team?
Are you looking for a job in which you see directly (and often immediately!) the difference you are making in people’s lives?
One Hope United’s residential care program provides a range of quality services to adolescents in foster care.
Youth entering residential care are traumatized and sometimes in crisis.
As a Youth Care Worker in our residential program, you are a part of a team that provides a range of mental health services to our youth.
You would be the professional staff member who provides supervision for the youth in their residential home
You would know the joy of training, modeling, and skill-building for the youth
Through individual and group instruction, you would teach the youth skills in daily living, recreational activities, socialization, and independent living.
Your efforts with the youth would empower them toward the goals outlined in their Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Residential Program Plans.
You would be trained in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved behavior modification program (receiving a certification!)
You will be a vital part of the youth’s growth and development.
Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered.
Residential Program Culture The residential team has a long history of creating a culture of caring for employees.
The leadership team understands that you are a person first and provides support tailored to your life as much as possible, considering program needs.
Built into this program are opportunities for professional growth, resulting in increased responsibility and pay.
After five years of work as a Youth Care Worker, you will earn a Mental Health Professional certification from Medicaid and be eligible for a role with increased responsibility and pay.
All of this, plus team members gather for a meal in the cafeteria each Wednesday, celebratory spotlights on team members, and the best “swag” (shirts, hoodies) at OHU!
Education: You will need a high school diploma or GED Contract Required Age
You must be 21-years-old according to contract requirements Experience
1-3 years of human services experience preferred
Qualifications: Education
Preferred High School Diploma or better in General Studies.
Licenses & Certifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum age of 21. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in human services and possess a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
