Youth Care Worker

Job overview

The Youth Care Worker role is onsite in Winston-Salem, NC, with a day-shift option from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 12-hour shifts also described as 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The posting states starting pay of $15 per hour, with higher pay based on education and experience. Methodist Home for Children provides supportive homes and programs for youth across North Carolina; this position is at its Assessment Center. The worker mentors and supports youth ages 10–17 during their stay, leads activities and life-skills programming, and implements individualized service plans. The role helps create a safe, positive, and respectful environment while supporting youth toward positive change.

What you'll do

• Support and guide youth
• lead activities and life-skills programming
• implement individualized service plans
• create a safe, positive, and respectful environment
• demonstrate ethics, compassion, and professionalism.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth care worker

winston-salem nc

methodist home for children

assessment center

youth ages 10–17

mentoring

life-skills programming

individualized service plans

starting at $15/hr

training provided

no experience required

12-hour shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid holidays
• vacation and sick leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• employee assistance program
• training provided.

Why this role

Training is provided and no experience is required. Applicants must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina driver’s license, and pass background checks and drug screening.

About the employer

Methodist Home For Children is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.