Morningstar Youth Academy Jobs

company Work That Matters. Support That Lasts. At VisionQuest (VQ) , we serve children, youth, and families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Our teams help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward brighter futures. VQ is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. We partner with state and federal agencies to deliver services where the need is greatest and to strengthen the communities we serve. Every role at VQ contributes to meaningful impact. Whether working directly with youth or supporting the professionals who serve them, your work helps create opportunity and stability for the next generation. Why build your career at VQ? Purpose-driven work Every role contributes to helping children and families succeed. Fair and responsible compensation We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Career growth opportunities Internal promotions and leadership development pathways. Professional leadership culture Accountable, supportive leadership focused on long-term success. Comprehensive Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program • Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability • 401(k) with employer match At VQ, we are building more than programs. We are building careers that make a difference. role The Child Care Worker (CCW) provides direct care supervision for children placed in a VQ residential setting. This role is responsible for fostering a safe environment that facilitates learning and behavioral management in a supportive manner in accordance with VQ, local state and federal policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ● Child Supervision and Engagement: o Provide direct supervision of children in care and maintain line of sight at all times. o Provide oversight during recreation, mealtime, leisure time, and play. o Develops positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment utilizing a trauma informed approach. o Teach, coach, and supervise children in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime, and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off facility. o Interact with children including playing games or during recreational time. o Conducts orientation and overview of program services and program rules. o Provides essential needs to children such as clothing, hygiene products, shower, bedroom assignments, and cooking meals when needed. o Assists with the planning and coordination of special educational events, acculturation activities, holiday celebrations, recreational outings, and school drop off/pick-ups. o Assist with children's appointments including but not limited to legal, medical and dental. o Administer over the counter and prescribed medications. ● Safety: o Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free facility by maintaining clean common areas, restrooms, kitchen, laundry, and outdoor areas. o Responsible for reporting all maintenance and supply needs. o Assist in the evacuation of children as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences. o Responsible for the documentation of the child's progress, behavior, and health while in care. o Observe, report, and document identified behavior patterns and required information that merit documentation such as progress notes, close observation, nightwatch checklist, bed check logs, outing logs, incident reports, etc. ● Training and Compliance: o Assist with providing training to new hires regarding role responsibilities within VisionQuest. o Participate in departmental, all staff, mandatory, and needed training opportunities. o Follow Occupational Health and Safety protocols. ● Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s). SKILLS & ABILITIES: ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ● Organized with attention to detail. ● Ability to work independently and as a team member. ● Must be able to demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and understanding of all children served. ● Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. ● Must be able to assist with emergency situations. ● Demonstrate and maintain emotional intelligence for effective self-care and as a role-model for the Child Care Worker team. ● Ability to follow established policies and procedures. ● Ability to collaborate with peers, colleagues, and others to achieve mission goals and objectives. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: ● High school diploma or equivalent degree. QUALIFICATIONS: ● Must be 21 years of age or older. ● Flexible schedule (evening, weekends, holidays) to facilitate program services. ● Cleared tuberculosis test results. ● May be required to pass a drug test. ● Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background. ● Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification. ● Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required. ● Must become a Certified Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner within 180 days of employment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ● May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently. ● Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day. ● May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary. ● Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR. ● Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI).

company Work That Matters. Support That Lasts. At VisionQuest (VQ) , we serve children, youth, and families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Our teams help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward brighter futures. VQ is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. We partner with state and federal agencies to deliver services where the need is greatest and to strengthen the communities we serve. Every role at VQ contributes to meaningful impact. Whether working directly with youth or supporting the professionals who serve them, your work helps create opportunity and stability for the next generation. Why build your career at VQ? Purpose-driven work Every role contributes to helping children and families succeed. Fair and responsible compensation We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Career growth opportunities Internal promotions and leadership development pathways. Professional leadership culture Accountable, supportive leadership focused on long-term success. Comprehensive Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program • Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability • 401(k) with employer match At VQ, we are building more than programs. We are building careers that make a difference. role The Shift Supervisor is a dynamic, assertive leader who oversees program norms and standards on assigned shifts to ensure safety and delivery of comprehensive program services for youth. The Shift Supervisor implements the daily schedule and manages daily operations to monitor and control service delivery and preservation of a safe and therapeutic environment. The position is accountable to maximize staff performance by training, mentoring, supervision and evaluation. The Shift Supervisor participates in the multidisciplinary team within the program. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the Child Care Workers and/or the Night Child Care Workers. Completes in a timely basis, all staff related reports/documentation (including staff actions, evaluations and staff needs) and the pertinent dissemination of all information to the necessary parties or departments. Implements positive reinforcement through the Sanctuary model. Reviews staff performance on a regular basis and provides assigned Child Care Workers with ongoing guidance and formally documented constructive feedback regarding their job specific functions, responsibilities and competencies. Demonstrates ability to maintain a stable, productive and therapeutic team environment through effective communication, staff appreciation and support to preserve the employee's interest in working with VisionQuest to positively impact the lives of troubled youth. Demonstrates ability to implement day-to-day orderly operation of the total program and comprehensive service delivery including staff scheduling, coordination of youth movement and transportation, youth hygiene, school attendance and implementation of individualized youth treatment goals and objectives. Demonstrates ability to prepare for, evaluate and respond to emergency situations through drills, audits, daily safety checks and ongoing compliance to relevant company policies and procedures. Maintains accountability of youth to program norms and schedule including adherence to positive peer culture, participation in chores, community service, schooling, counseling and extraordinary experiences. Reviews all reportable incident reports and with staff. Assess the physical and de-escalation techniques utilized and review prevention strategies. Conducts daily physical plant inspections. Communicates effectively during youth movements and staff transitions to maintain ongoing and consistent youth supervision and safety. Assist in the dissemination of up-to-date information so that Child Care Workers are informed and have access to treatment goals and objectives for youth in care to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to company standards. Demonstrates knowledge of, and practices, VisionQuest’s health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to fire safety and emergency response plans, infection control procedures, and incident reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Four years’ experience in working with troubled youth or two years college preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to present yourself as an appropriate role model to youth. Skill in both oral and written communication. Mastering of VisionQuest orientation and staff training curricula. Must be able to demonstrate competency in the written and physical assessment testing for Safe Crisis Management. May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently. Performs tasks that may involve standing and walking 75% of the day; sitting 25% of the day. May bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as necessary.