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Residential Youth Worker Waldo Burton Boy's Home New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Some college Mental health and behavioral care Personal service experience with children High school diploma or GED Child safety supervision Full Job Description Residential Youth Worker Make a Difference Every Day Waldo Burton Boys Home is seeking compassionate, dependable, and energetic Residential Youth Worker to support boys ages 6-11 in our residential program. If you're passionate about mentoring children, building meaningful relationships, and helping young people develop confidence and life skills, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do

• Provide daily supervision and support in a structured residential setting.
• Serve as a positive role model, mentor, and advocate.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment.
• Participate in recreational activities, homework, meals, and daily routines.
• Help children develop social, emotional, behavioral, and independent living skills.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on each child's growth and success. Qualifications
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, reliability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations.
• Experience in education, behavioral health, child welfare, residential care, or a related field is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree is a plus. Schedule This position includes a combination of afternoon, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Specific scheduling details will be discussed during the interview process. Benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Medical and dental insurance
• IRA
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Potential housing and meal benefits
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life of a child Join Our Mission At Waldo Burton Boys Home, you'll do more than supervise—you'll mentor, encourage, and inspire children to reach their full potential.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person