Youth Care Worker II

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Child/Youth Care Worker Position Type: Union Position

Reports to: Unit Coordinator

Pay Rate: $18-$26

About Our Facility: TCI is a high-end, 48-bed, residential facility, licensed by DCFS in the State of Illinois. TCI provides an intensive, 24-hour therapeutic treatment environment for young men from the ages of 12-19. Through milieu therapy, we promote a community-based, systematic approach that focuses on positive behavior interactions, interventions and supports within the parameters of a safe, secure and structured milieu environment. Within our milieu environment, our goal is to build self-esteem, teach individual accountability as well as appropriate coping, social and problem-solving skills so that our youth gain the tools necessary to interact appropriately with others in various social settings. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), our clinicians take a goal-oriented approach at turning previously held maladaptive and distorted thoughts, undesirable feelings and responses, and inappropriate behaviors into those that are more befitting allowing our youth to successfully execute their environment now and in their future endeavors.

Working at Transitional Center Inc. (TCI)
TCI provides a supportive culture where everything we do fosters our belief that our youth can redeem themselves and turn their past attitudes, beliefs and behaviors into positive, productive, and life-long successes. All staff and youth are expected to respect the right and dignity of each other at all times. We recognize and respect everyone’s individuality and diversity. All staff are expected to positively work with youth and staff.

Youth Care Worker (YCW) Position Requirements:

Child/Youth Care Worker shall work under the supervision of Team Lead and Unit Coordinator and shall have the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED certificate

• Must have a valid driver’s license and valid/current auto insurance policy

• Must be in good physical and mental health

• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other staff and a variety of persons external to the program, including representatives of other institutions and agencies and parents of the children.

• Must understand all TCI’s policies and procedures

TCI Background Requirements

DCFS Criminal Background Check_____

FBI Background Check_____

Sex Offender Registry Check_____

Verification of CPI Trainer Training_____

TCI is a high-end, 48-bed, residential facility, licensed by DCFS in the State of Illinois. TCI provides an intensive, 24-hour therapeutic treatment environment for young men from the ages of 12-19. Through milieu therapy, we promote a community-based, systematic approach that focuses on positive behavior interactions, interventions and supports within the parameters of a safe, secure and structured milieu environment. Within our milieu environment, our goal is to build self-esteem, teach individual accountability as well as appropriate coping, social and problem-solving skills so that our youth gain the tools necessary to interact appropriately with others in various social settings. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), our clinicians take a goal-oriented approach at turning previously held maladaptive and distorted thoughts, undesirable feelings and responses, and inappropriate behaviors into those that are more befitting allowing our youth to successfully execute their environment now and in their future endeavors.

Company Description

TCI is a high-end, 48-bed, residential facility, licensed by DCFS in the State of Illinois. TCI provides an intensive, 24-hour therapeutic treatment environment for young men from the ages of 12-19. Through milieu therapy, we promote a community-based, systematic approach that focuses on positive behavior interactions, interventions and supports within the parameters of a safe, secure and structured milieu environment. Within our milieu environment, our goal is to build self-esteem, teach individual accountability as well as appropriate coping, social and problem-solving skills so that our youth gain the tools necessary to interact appropriately with others in various social settings. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), our clinicians take a goal-oriented approach at turning previously held maladaptive and distorted thoughts, undesirable feelings and responses, and inappropriate behaviors into those that are more befitting allowing our youth to successfully execute their environment now and in their future endeavors.