Residential Youth Care Worker - Aurora Plains Academy

Are you ready for a new rewarding career and a $1,000 hiring bonus? Then now is the time to join the staff at Aurora Plains Academy!!! We are currently seeking qualified, caring individuals to have a positive impact on the well-being of area youth.

Resdiential Youth Care Worker Summary:

Aurora Plains Academy is an intensive residential treatment facility located in Plankinton, South Dakota. Aurora Plains Academy was established in January 2007. Treatment areas for the residents at the Academy may include mental illness, emotional problems, conduct problems, learning problems, chemical abuse problems, sexual abuse/offender issues, and peer and family problems.

We are seeking sharp, principled, passionate, motivated, team players to assist our residents in meeting their treatment goals. We are looking to hire Shift Supervisors as well

Youth Development Specialist Pay Range:

• $17-$20 hourly (Supervisors $19-$21 hourly)
• A tuition reimbursement program of up to $2250 per semester is paid directly to the student for working a minimum of 24 hours a week.
• $1,000.00 sign-on bonus for full-time employees, $500 on your 1st paycheck and $500 after 6 months.

Youth Development Specialist Duties:

• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing supporting, and articulating the appropriate behaviors for youth.
• Develops and maintains an appropriate and healthy relationship with youth.
• Communicates pertinent information as it relates to youth and their therapeutic needs.
• Participates in all required agency training.
• Helps to develop healthy communication and problem-solving skills during times of high stress or anxiety.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Provide intervention in accordance with approved techniques
• Helps with daily chores and daily living activities.

Youth Development Specialist Requirements:

• At minimum, must have High School Diploma, GED, or HSED
• Staff who work with youth with substance use problems must be free of chemical use problems for the previous two years
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon hire
• Pass a caregiver/criminal background check
• Must have documentation to support that you are legally authorized to work in the US (I-9 to be filed upon hire)

Youth Development Specialist Benefits (Full-time positions):

• 401k, and more!
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Health care

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance