Youth Development Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Development WorkerHelp Change a Young Person's Future!

Starting Pay: $17.55 per hour

Why You'll Love Working at MQCSI

• Same Day/Next Day Pay Available – Access your earned wages before payday.

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Overtime Opportunities

• Holiday Pay

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Years of Service Recognition

• Paid Training

• Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities – We promote from within!

• Medical Insurance, including HSA

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Term Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability & Accident Insurance

• Full-Time Position

Looking for a Career That Makes a Difference?

Join the team at the Isabella County Day Treatment Program and become a positive influence in the lives of adolescents who need guidance, structure, and support.

As a Youth Development Worker, you'll help create a safe, therapeutic environment where youth can build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward positive behavioral change. Every day brings new opportunities to mentor, encourage, and make a lasting impact.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

As a Youth Development Worker, you will:

• Supervise and mentor youth in a structured therapeutic environment.

• Build positive relationships while providing guidance, encouragement, and support.

• Facilitate group activities and individual interactions.

• Implement established treatment plans and behavioral interventions.

• Transport youth to and from the program, appointments, and community activities.

• Administer medications as directed and maintain accurate documentation.

• Complete required reports, progress notes, and daily documentation.

• Participate in Treatment Team meetings, staff trainings, and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment.

• Help prepare meals and assist with daily program operations.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth while following program policies and confidentiality requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate and patient

• Positive role models

• Dependable and reliable

• Strong communicators

• Team-oriented

• Calm under pressure

• Passionate about helping youth succeed

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with adolescents in a child care agency, child placement agency, educational setting, or comparable life experience such as parenting or youth mentoring.

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Ability to pass criminal background and driving record checks.

• Ability to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid.

• Ability to maintain required annual training hours.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Grow Your Career with MQCSI

At MQCSI, we believe in developing our employees. We provide paid training, ongoing professional development, recognition for your contributions, and opportunities to advance into leadership positions.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of youth while building your own future, we encourage you to apply today!