Youth Direct Aide-Care Assistants

Are YOU skilled in working with vulnerable teens? WE NEED YOU! HIRING ON CALL! HOURLY START AT $19

We are seeking qualified and caring individuals interested in working with male children between the ages of 11-17 years old (up to 5 in the house) who have experienced abuse or neglect. Our goal is to provide an emergency and temporary, yet safe and stable environment.

Shift availability: We are looking Swing and Overnight

• Full and Part-Time Positions
• Day :7am-3pm
• Swing Shifts: 3pm-11pm.
• Overnight Shifts: 11pm-7am
• Weekends as needed
• Overnight Requirement: Must stay awake and alert for the entire overnight shift.

Responsibility

• Document daily shift activities following program policies and contract standards.
• Supervise and monitor youth to ensure compliance with rules and safety, maintaining auditory and visual line of sight.
• Assess and respond to youth behaviors and attitudes appropriately.
• Conduct contraband control and confiscation procedures.
• Provide feedback on resident programs, treatment, or case plans.
• Facilitate meetings, therapeutic groups, and structured activities as directed.
• Handle intake, discharge, and orientation procedures for youth.
• Prepare incident and informational reports as needed.
• Assist with meal service, storage, and preparation.
• Oversee family visitations and assist external personnel and volunteers.
• Manage medication storage and dispensing in line with program policies.
• Transport youth to outside activities per guidelines.
• Act as shift lead in the absence of the on-site program manager.
• Conduct safety checks of the facility and grounds.
• Report safety, sanitation, and security concerns as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, safety, and maintenance standards.
• Supervise youth's schoolwork, chores, and cleaning duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Age 21+, or 18-21 if enrolled in an internship with JMC or a related Bachelor’s program with supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Transportation required: Must safely transport self and clients; proof of adequate vehicle insurance or ability to travel to areas without public transit.
• High school diploma/GED/HSEC required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with teens or young adults in fields like foster care, education, juvenile justice, mental health, or homelessness.
• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or complete within 30 days of hire.
• HIV/bloodborne pathogens training, or complete within 30 days of hire.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and thrives in a team environment.
• High ownership and strong work ethic.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Service-oriented with a passion for helping others.

Travel Requirements:

• Some travel required, mainly local or regional for training or transporting youth.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the facility.
• Valid driver’s license required, with at least three years of driving experience.
• Driving record must meet standards:
• No more than two moving violations in the last three years.
• No major incidents (e.g., reckless driving, DUI/DWI, or speeding 20+ mph over the limit) in the last five years.
• Valid vehicle registration needed if driving on company business.

Work Environment:

Indoors and outdoors in a home setting.

• Exposure to typical household hazards.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual inspection of clients and rooms for contraband.
• Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to sit or stand continuously; bend, squat, kneel, and reach overhead.
• Climb stairs as needed.
• Perform tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and behavior management while maintaining line of sight.
• Stay awake and alert to meet clients' needs during all shifts.

Salary:

$19 per hour.

Location: On- Site Midland/Tacoma

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person