Youth Care Worker- PT 1st Shift **Hillcrest Family Services** 1 Positions ID: 554152195 Posted On 11/25/2025 Refreshed On 01/26/2026 **Job Overview** **Part-Time, 1st shift. Hours are 7:00am-3:00pm, including every other Monday, Friday, and every other weekend.** **Responsibilities** The **Youth Care Worker** for our Supervised Apartment Living (SAL) Program is responsible for providing compassionate and effective care and support to adolescents within the residential facilities. This role involves direct supervision, behavior management and crisis intervention. The Youth Care Worker collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, supportive environment for the adolescents. In addition, you will be: + Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money. + Monitor clients’ health and report any changes in physical or mental condition to supervisors or healthcare providers. + Assist with medical appointments such as transportation and coordinating with healthcare providers. + Provide emotional support and encouragement to individuals. Recognize and respond to signs of distress or crisis situations. + De-escalate challenging behaviors using positive and approved techniques to ensure safety for all clients and staff. + Facilitate community integration and participation in social and recreational activities. + Ensure that care plans are followed and updated as needed. + Maintain accurate records of daily activities, progress and any relevant observations and document these items in the client’s electronic health record (EHR). + Complete incident reports with 24 hours of the occurrence and share the report with social workers to ensure accuracy of report. + Participate in team meetings and assigned trainings. + Other duties as assigned. **Requirements** **Education:** + High School Diploma or HSED equivalent required. **Experience:** + Prior experience working with individuals who have chronic mental health issues is preferred. + Prior experience with health care documentation is preferred. **Knowledge/Skills:** + Strong interpersonal and communication skills – including written and verbal. + Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting individuals to achieve independence. + Ability to remain calm and patient in stressful situations **Licenses/Certifications:** + Current and valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements is required. . + MandatoryReporterofChild/DependentAdultAbuseCertificationortheabilityto obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required. **Benefits** **Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:** + Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid) + Dental insurance + Vision insurance + 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match + Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency) + 10 paid holidays + 80 hours sick time + 2 wellness days + Staff development and training + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans + Employer paid CEU's through Relias + PerkSpot- employee discount program + Employee assistance program + Advancement opportunities **About the Organization** Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores. **COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required* Primary Contact 315333 Human Resources , 563-557-8211 Phone Phone Phone 563-207-5051 Fax humanresources@hillcrest-fs.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Environmental/Quality Assurance/Safety Human and Social Services Information Technology/Telecommunications Retail Sales Sales/Service Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 1066 Job REQ # 554152195 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20251125 End Date 20260227 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Maintenance Technician - Nights shifts Available Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services 2nd Shift Supervisor Sedona Staffing Services Warehouse Material Handler – All Shifts Availabl Sedona Staffing Services Nurse Care Manager Hillcrest Family Services Youth Care Worker Hillcrest Family Services Press Utility Worker Sedona Staffing Services Order Fulfillment Worker / Packaging Technician Sedona Staffing Services Industrial Sewing & Assembly Operator – 1st Sedona Staffing Services Shift Supervisor Security Diamond Jo Casino **Share this Job** Hillcrest Family Services **About the Company** Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa. Mission: _Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~_