Child/Youth Care Worker

Job overview

The Child/Youth Care Worker role is onsite in East Saint Louis, IL, with compensation of $15.50 per hour. The worker supervises youth assigned to a wing at Transitional Center Inc, a therapeutic residential treatment facility. The role provides structured supervision and support throughout shifts, follows program policies and childcare supervision protocols, communicates youth concerns to team leads and unit coordinators, and completes required shift and incident documentation. Duties include supporting activities, monitoring assigned youth, and following approved crisis de-escalation and restraint procedures as needed.

What you'll do

• Supervise youth assigned to a wing
• follow program structure and policies
• support youth activities and outings as assigned
• communicate concerns to the Team Lead and Unit Coordinator
• complete shift checklists, head counts, and required incident documentation
• participate in approved crisis de-escalation, restraint, or seclusion as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child/youth care worker

youth supervision

residential treatment

adolescent care

crisis de-escalation

shift documentation

youth activities

east saint louis il

transitional center inc

high school diploma or ged

valid driver's license

$15.50 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requirements include being at least 21 years old, holding a high school diploma or GED, having a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance, and passing the de-escalation and restraint training assessment.

About the employer

Transitional Center Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.