AC-Youth Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Care Worker – Lead. Guide. Build Brighter Futures.
???? Asheville, NC | ???? $17–$19/hr (Based on Experience, Education)
Day and Night Shift Available (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am) | Full-Time 

Be the steady hand in a young person’s storm.
Methodist Home for Children is hiring Youth Care Workers for our Assessment Center in Asheville. If you're dependable, disciplined, and motivated to make a difference, this is your chance to be a role model for youth aged 10–17 who are seeking direction and support.

What You’ll Do:
✔ Serve as a mentor and caregiver to youth during their temporary stay
✔ Lead daily routines and engage them in structured activities
✔ Help assess their needs and contribute to a long-term care plan
✔ Maintain a safe, respectful, and non-punitive environment
✔ Demonstrate strong character, accountability, and professionalism

Shift Pay:
???? $17–$19/hour

What’s in It for You:
✅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
✅ Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
✅ $75K life insurance (company-paid)
✅ 403B retirement plan with employer match
✅ Counseling support through Employee Assistance Program
✅ Excellent training – we invest in your success

Who We Need:

• Job seekers age 21+

• High School diploma/GED or higher

• Valid NC driver’s license

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends/holidays

• Background check and training required

About Us:
Founded in 1899, Methodist Home for Children is a trusted leader in youth care across North Carolina. Our Assessment Center partners with the Department of Public Safety to evaluate and guide youth in crisis. We don’t just manage behavior—we shape futures.

If you’ve got grit, heart, and a desire to lead young people toward better paths— apply today.

Let your work matter.

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