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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Training & development
Youth Care Worker – Full-Time
Fostering Futures | Omaha, Nebraska 68111
Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: On-Site | Omaha, Nebraska
Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Evening, and Overnight Shifts
Position Overview
Fostering Futures is seeking dependable, compassionate, and motivated Youth Care Workers to join our residential team in Omaha, Nebraska.
Our organization provides safe, structured, and supportive residential environments for youth involved with Nebraska's juvenile justice and child welfare systems. We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing consistent supervision, positive guidance, and meaningful support to youth in our care.
Youth Care Workers play an essential role in maintaining a safe and stable residential environment. This position involves direct interaction with youth, assisting with daily routines, facilitating activities, responding to behavioral challenges, and supporting the overall operation of the residential program.
This is a hands-on, direct-care position that requires patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Previous experience working with youth is preferred but not required. Fostering Futures provides training to help employees develop the skills needed to succeed in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Youth Supervision & Support
- Provide direct supervision of youth in a 24-hour residential care environment.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive atmosphere throughout assigned shifts.
- Establish positive, professional relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Assist youth with daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, chores, recreation, and scheduled activities.
- Encourage positive behavior, accountability, healthy communication, and conflict resolution.
- Support youth in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and appropriate coping strategies.
- Monitor youth interactions and address safety concerns or inappropriate behaviors promptly.
Daily Programming & Activities
- Facilitate structured recreational, educational, and skill-building activities.
- Encourage youth participation in daily programming and scheduled routines.
- Assist with recreational outings, transportation, and community-based activities as assigned.
- Support the implementation of individualized service expectations and behavior-support strategies.
- Promote a positive environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and respectful interactions.
Safety & Behavioral Support
- Respond appropriately to behavioral challenges, conflicts, and emergency situations.
- Use approved verbal de-escalation and behavior-support techniques in accordance with organizational training and policies.
- Maintain required staffing ratios and appropriate supervision of residents at all times.
- Follow established safety protocols, emergency procedures, and incident-response guidelines.
- Report safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, and significant incidents in accordance with organizational policies and applicable law.
- Maintain professional composure and sound judgment during stressful or unpredictable situations.
Documentation & Communication
- Complete accurate and timely shift documentation, daily observations, and required program records.
- Document behavioral incidents, significant events, and resident-related concerns according to established procedures.
- Communicate relevant information to supervisors and incoming staff during shift transitions.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information and organizational records.
- Participate in staff meetings, required training, and ongoing professional development.
- Follow organizational policies, supervisor instructions, and applicable licensing requirements.
Facility Operations & Teamwork
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe residential environment.
- Support meal preparation, housekeeping routines, inventory management, and other daily operational tasks as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with other Youth Care Workers, supervisors, and program leadership.
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and accountability in meeting assigned responsibilities.
- Contribute to a professional team environment focused on resident safety, consistency, and quality care.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work effectively with adolescents in a structured residential environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and responsive during behavioral incidents and stressful situations.
- Demonstrated reliability, sound judgment, and willingness to follow organizational policies and procedures.
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as scheduled.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screenings and registry clearances.
- Ability to complete all required pre-service and ongoing training.
- Ability to meet applicable Nebraska regulatory and organizational employment requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with youth in residential care, group homes, juvenile justice, child welfare, education, recreation, mentoring, or comparable settings.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, behavioral support, or crisis de-escalation techniques.
- Experience working in a structured 24-hour residential environment.
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets organizational insurance requirements.
- Coursework or education in psychology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, or related fields.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $19.00–$22.00, based on qualifications and experience.
Fostering Futures offers:
- Full-time employment opportunities.
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Paid training and professional development.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, subject to plan eligibility and terms.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for advancement into supervisory and leadership positions.
- Meals and snacks available during assigned shifts.
Work Schedule & Expectations
Fostering Futures operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Full-time Youth Care Workers are assigned regular schedules based on program needs and staffing availability. Day, evening, and overnight positions may be available.
Employees must be prepared to work in an active residential environment that requires direct youth supervision, consistent engagement, and the ability to respond appropriately to changing circumstances.
Weekend and holiday availability may be required depending on the assigned schedule.
Application Process
Fostering Futures is actively accepting applications for multiple full-time Youth Care Worker positions in Omaha, Nebraska.
Interested candidates should submit an application through this job posting.
Join a team committed to providing safety, stability, and meaningful support to youth in residential care.
Fostering Futures is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Fostering Futures | Omaha, Nebraska 68111
Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: On-Site | Omaha, Nebraska
Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Evening, and Overnight Shifts
Position Overview
Fostering Futures is seeking dependable, compassionate, and motivated Youth Care Workers to join our residential team in Omaha, Nebraska.
Our organization provides safe, structured, and supportive residential environments for youth involved with Nebraska's juvenile justice and child welfare systems. We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing consistent supervision, positive guidance, and meaningful support to youth in our care.
Youth Care Workers play an essential role in maintaining a safe and stable residential environment. This position involves direct interaction with youth, assisting with daily routines, facilitating activities, responding to behavioral challenges, and supporting the overall operation of the residential program.
This is a hands-on, direct-care position that requires patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Previous experience working with youth is preferred but not required. Fostering Futures provides training to help employees develop the skills needed to succeed in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Youth Supervision & Support
- Provide direct supervision of youth in a 24-hour residential care environment.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive atmosphere throughout assigned shifts.
- Establish positive, professional relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Assist youth with daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, chores, recreation, and scheduled activities.
- Encourage positive behavior, accountability, healthy communication, and conflict resolution.
- Support youth in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and appropriate coping strategies.
- Monitor youth interactions and address safety concerns or inappropriate behaviors promptly.
Daily Programming & Activities
- Facilitate structured recreational, educational, and skill-building activities.
- Encourage youth participation in daily programming and scheduled routines.
- Assist with recreational outings, transportation, and community-based activities as assigned.
- Support the implementation of individualized service expectations and behavior-support strategies.
- Promote a positive environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and respectful interactions.
Safety & Behavioral Support
- Respond appropriately to behavioral challenges, conflicts, and emergency situations.
- Use approved verbal de-escalation and behavior-support techniques in accordance with organizational training and policies.
- Maintain required staffing ratios and appropriate supervision of residents at all times.
- Follow established safety protocols, emergency procedures, and incident-response guidelines.
- Report safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, and significant incidents in accordance with organizational policies and applicable law.
- Maintain professional composure and sound judgment during stressful or unpredictable situations.
Documentation & Communication
- Complete accurate and timely shift documentation, daily observations, and required program records.
- Document behavioral incidents, significant events, and resident-related concerns according to established procedures.
- Communicate relevant information to supervisors and incoming staff during shift transitions.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information and organizational records.
- Participate in staff meetings, required training, and ongoing professional development.
- Follow organizational policies, supervisor instructions, and applicable licensing requirements.
Facility Operations & Teamwork
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe residential environment.
- Support meal preparation, housekeeping routines, inventory management, and other daily operational tasks as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with other Youth Care Workers, supervisors, and program leadership.
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and accountability in meeting assigned responsibilities.
- Contribute to a professional team environment focused on resident safety, consistency, and quality care.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work effectively with adolescents in a structured residential environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and responsive during behavioral incidents and stressful situations.
- Demonstrated reliability, sound judgment, and willingness to follow organizational policies and procedures.
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as scheduled.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screenings and registry clearances.
- Ability to complete all required pre-service and ongoing training.
- Ability to meet applicable Nebraska regulatory and organizational employment requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with youth in residential care, group homes, juvenile justice, child welfare, education, recreation, mentoring, or comparable settings.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, behavioral support, or crisis de-escalation techniques.
- Experience working in a structured 24-hour residential environment.
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets organizational insurance requirements.
- Coursework or education in psychology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, or related fields.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $19.00–$22.00, based on qualifications and experience.
Fostering Futures offers:
- Full-time employment opportunities.
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Paid training and professional development.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, subject to plan eligibility and terms.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for advancement into supervisory and leadership positions.
- Meals and snacks available during assigned shifts.
Work Schedule & Expectations
Fostering Futures operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Full-time Youth Care Workers are assigned regular schedules based on program needs and staffing availability. Day, evening, and overnight positions may be available.
Employees must be prepared to work in an active residential environment that requires direct youth supervision, consistent engagement, and the ability to respond appropriately to changing circumstances.
Weekend and holiday availability may be required depending on the assigned schedule.
Application Process
Fostering Futures is actively accepting applications for multiple full-time Youth Care Worker positions in Omaha, Nebraska.
Interested candidates should submit an application through this job posting.
Join a team committed to providing safety, stability, and meaningful support to youth in residential care.
Fostering Futures is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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