Youth Care Professional (Domestic)

The Youth Care Professional (YCP) provides 24/7 direct care and supervision to youth in a trauma-informed residential treatment setting. YCPs ensure safety, model healthy relationships, and support daily routines while fostering an environment of empathy, consistency, and respect, while adhering to professional boundaries. You will be trained in crisis prevention and intervention, and you will work side-by-side with clinical, education, and medical teams.

Imagine a role where every day brings the opportunity to inspire, guide, and uplift. At Everstand, we believe in the power of presence, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the capacity for every young person to heal and thrive. We’re looking for compassionate, resilient Youth Care Professionals (YCPs) to join our dedicated team and create real, lasting change for youth in need of safety, support, and hope through relationship-based care.

Your efforts will help us fulfill our mission of enriching communities, one family at a time.

Why Join Everstand?

Find joy and purpose in your career.  Join an inspired team of professionals who are transforming the lives of youth and enriching communities, one family at a time.  Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations.  You will join about 500 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV who empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

Direct Care & Supervision

• Provide 24/7 line-of-sight/sound and/or enhanced supervision based on clinical guidance.
• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment in line with trauma-informed practices.
• Assist youth with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, and meals. Meal preparation is required according to the menu, as applicable.
• Provide a safe and calm treatment environment by implementing structured milieu routine, individualized care plans, age-appropriate expectations, and promoting positive behavior interventions that align with Everstand’s PBIS system.
• Support and reinforce methods/techniques of clinical staff and participate in the treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, therapeutic activities, and implementation of safety and treatment plans.
• Provide mandatory on-call coverage as required. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts during the week/weekend. This may include providing coverage in other program areas.
• Participate in family engagement events held on-site, in the community, out of state, and/or at the family home, as applicable.

Required Education and Experience

Level I – Youth Care Professional

• High School Diploma, GED, or AA required with a minimum of 1 year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents, or a similar setting.

Level II – Youth Care Professional (Advanced)

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related human services field

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background checks (CPS, fingerprinting), drug screening, TB screening, and physical work-readiness.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration as required.

Work Environment:

Due to the nature of the organization, occasional exposure to a residential and school environment where challenging behaviors, such as physical agitation, physical violence, and/or emotional outbursts, may be exhibited.

Exposure to intense emotional environments; the role requires vigilance, adaptability, and resilience

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with consistent scheduling patterns Sunday - Saturday  (1st & 2nd shift) or overnight hours, depending on program needs and assigned shifts; typically working between 33 and 40 hours a week.

Employees must have the ability to work holidays, weekends, and inclement weather shifts as needed. Flexibility is required, and actual schedules are determined by the Unit Supervisor based on program coverage.

Leave is available by going through the prescribed leave request process.

This position is denoted as essential for emergencies and inclement weather notices.

What does the benefits package look like? 
At Everstand, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year—providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave: Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license before employment and the ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.
• Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass Tuberculosis Screening both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check, both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a drug screen via urinalysis both before employment and randomly thereafter.

This job description is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee's signature below affirms the employee’s understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, expectations, and essential functions of the position, and thus the general nature of the role.

Employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

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