Overnight Youth Care Worker – Caminos Program

Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, IL offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of recently migrated youth. The Caminos program ensures a safe and secure placement for these children as they seek family reunification and pursue their education and immigration cases. We are currently seeking an Overnight Youth Care Worker to join our dedicated team.

Ideal candidates are interested in human services, social work, psychology, caretaking, residential treatment, therapeutic services, mental health, and trauma-informed interventions. As a Youth Care Worker, you will provide compassionate care and support to help youth succeed in a structured and nurturing environment.

Benefits for our Youth Care Workers include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Holiday pay

• Paid Leave

• FSA/DCA

• Accident, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness

• A retirement plan with up to 6% company match

• Relocation assistance

• Wellness Program

We also offer our employees a professional PSLF resource, BenElevate, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process.

About Cunningham Children's Home and our Caminos Program
We are a child welfare and educational services agency dedicated to providing compassionate support and therapeutic intervention to children, youth, adults, and families. Our comprehensive programs include residential treatment, special education, and community-based services. At our core, we focus on creating opportunities and opening doors for those in our care, offering a place that feels like home where they can learn, succeed, and thrive. The Youth Care Worker is a vital part of this mission.

A Day in the Life of a Youth Care Worker
As an Overnight Youth Care Worker, you provide direct therapeutic support to our program's youth, following detailed wellness plans. Your kindness and understanding encourage open communication, and your patience ensures you’re always ready to listen. Despite the physical and mental demands, the Youth Care Worker finds satisfaction in helping those in need and positively impacting their lives.

Qualifications for a Youth Care Worker

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least 21 years of age

• Valid Illinois driver's license

• Bilingual preferred

Work Schedule

• Overnight Bilingual Youth Care Worker: 11 pm to 9 am / 10 pm to 10 am (Full Time)

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed Youth Care Worker to make a meaningful impact on the lives of recently migrated youth.

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