Youth Care Worker
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Methodist Home For Children
Franklin, NC, US
Summary
As a Youth Care Worker, you will provide direct treatment services and supervise adolescents in a residential setting. You will also collaborate with families and community partners to support the holistic growth of the youth.
Job Description
Youth Care Worker (part-time)
Location: Franklin, NC (Macon County)
Pay: $15+/hour (based on experience and education)
Schedules Available: Part-time nights, 10p - 7a (weekends)
About Methodist Home for Children
Methodist Home for Children has been serving North Carolina families for decades. Our mission is simple: give kids a safe place to grow, learn, and build a better future. We operate residential homes, support foster families, and partner with public agencies to help youth get back on track.
About the Role
If you’re someone who likes meaningful work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to make a difference right here in your own community, this job is worth a look.
As a Youth Care Worker at our multipurpose home in Franklin, you’ll help guide adolescents who need structure, support, and steady leadership. You’ll be part of a crew that teaches life skills, keeps the home running smoothly, and helps young people build confidence and direction.
This is hands-on work. It’s active. It’s team-oriented. It matters.
What You’ll Do
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Provide steady guidance: Use our proven model of care to support youth through daily routines and challenges.
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Maintain a safe environment: Supervise activities, keep the home organized, and help create a calm, respectful atmosphere.
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Work as part of a team: Coordinate with coworkers, families, volunteers, and community partners.
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Lead by example: Show young people what responsibility, respect, and good decision-making look like in real life.
What We’re Looking For
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Age 21+
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Experience working with youth (coaching, mentoring, community programs, or similar roles all count)
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Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record
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Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and extended shifts when needed
If you’ve worked in coaching, recreation, security, trades, military service, or any job where teamwork and steady leadership matter, you’ll likely be a great fit.
Why Work With Us
We take care of our team so you can take care of the kids.
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Coastal Credit Union membership
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Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
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Opportunities to grow professionally and build a meaningful career
Ready to Step Up?
If you want a job where your work truly matters—and you want to make that impact right here in Franklin—apply today. Join a team that’s building stronger futures for North Carolina youth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Methodist Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and able to succeed.
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Founded in 1899 as a traditional, campus-based orphanage, we now provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and we raise private funds to ensure that we can deliver the best in evidence-based services. We have a lifelong commitment to anyone who has come through our residential programs.
Founded
1899
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Raleigh
Founded in 1899 as a traditional, campus-based orphanage, we now provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and we raise private funds to ensure that we can deliver the best in evidence-based services. We have a lifelong commitment to anyone who has come through our residential programs.
Founded
1899
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Raleigh
