We are searching for an experienced youth worker - direct care, social work, youth ministry, etc - interested in working with young men in a small residential group home. Our program serves boys ages 13-17 who are experiencing family problems and whose families are placing them in our care for a period of time to seek growth and healing. The majority of our residents are adopted youth who are struggling with attachment related issues that make the family context extremely challenging.
Applicants should have experience working with youth. A background in trauma informed care, especially TBRI, would be strongly preferred. The ideal candidate would be supportive of our faith based mission and skilled in relational mentorship and de-escalation tactics.
This opportunity is part time and requires the ability to be available between 9am Saturday to 9pm Sunday. Applicants should also have the flexibility to stay on site Saturday night.
This role will require:
A passion for serving struggling youth and their families
The ability to be a role model and live above reproach, as an example to the youth
The ability to operate as an integral part of a team
Daily supervision of youth
Planning and implementation of program structure and activities
Mentoring of youth in both individual and group contexts
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED. (Prefer some college/bachelor’s degree.)
- Experience in working directly with teenagers (direct care, social work, youth ministry, etc)
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete, pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training & maintain updates.
- Pre-Employment drug screening and random drug tests
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Youth Work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Smithville, TN 37166 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Smithville, TN 37166: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
