AC-Youth Care Worker- Methodist Home for Children- Asheville, NC

Pay Range: $16.00+ hourly

 WHAT WE DO  

Operated by Methodist Home for Children in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, the assessment center provides a comprehensive juvenile assessment in a residential setting with the goal of matching the youth to the most appropriate services in his or her community. The Center serves Level II offenders between the ages of 10 and 17.

WE’RE HIRING

AC-Youth Care Workers serve as the primary caregivers to youth being served by the Assessment Center. They will be responsible for engaging youth in a variety of activities to enhance the assessment process. Duties will include implementing direct care services according to individualized service plans, engaging youth in assessment activities, implementing a non-punitive environment that motivates youth, and modeling appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth. Excellent, paid training is provided!

Qualified candidates will be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED. This position requires a valid NC driver's license, the successful completion of required screenings and trainings, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including 12-hour shifts.

Methodist Home for Children staff enjoy excellent benefit options after 90 days of employment:

·        Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.

·        Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year

·        Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.

·        Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.

·        Health Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents. 

·        Dependent Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses. 

·        Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of $75,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.

·        Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.

·        403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.

·        Credit Union:  All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU). 

·        Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1899, Methodist Home for Children is a place for children who need the benefit of a safe, stable home. We are headquartered in Raleigh but serve children throughout North Carolina with no exclusion for race, religion, or socio-economic background. Our teams are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels loved, guided, and encouraged.   

CONTACT

Veronica Penn, Director of Staff Recruitment

Call/Text: 919-754-3633

Email: VPenn@mhfc.org

Website: https://www.mhfc.org/opportunities