Youth Care Worker

Job overview

The Youth Care Worker role is onsite in Butner, NC, with pay starting at $16 per hour and based on experience and education. Methodist Home for Children provides care and support for at-risk youth ages 10–17. The role helps maintain a safe, supportive setting and guides youth through structured, goal-oriented activities. It contributes to individualized care by supporting assessments and serving as a steady, positive role model.

What you'll do

• Serve as a positive role model
• engage youth in structured, goal-oriented activities
• support individualized care and assessments
• help maintain a calm, safe, and supportive environment
• uphold ethical, moral, and professional values.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth care worker

at-risk youth

residential youth care

individualized care

structured activities

butner nc

methodist home for children

12-hour shifts

starting at $16/hr

health insurance

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• After 90 days: health, dental, and vision insurance
• vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• 403(b) with matching
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid training.

Why this role

12-hour schedules are available: days, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., or nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., 3–4 days or nights per week. Applicants must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

About the employer

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