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Part-Time Youth Care Worker
Cayuga Centers
Auburn, NY, USA
USD 21.02-26.59 / hour
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a PART-TIME YOUTH CARE WORKER (105-09)
*This is a temporary to possibly permanent position*
Earn between $21.02 - $26.59 hourly (depending on education and experience)
Location: Auburn, NY
Benefits:
- Union Position
- Union bonuses
- Up to 200 hours of Vacation based on length of service.
- Personal and Sick time accrued separately
- 9 Holidays, Medical Appointment Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
- Corporate Discounts Program
- Sick Leave Pool
- Identity Protection
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Youth Care Worker Position:
Join Cayuga Centers and be the difference in a youth's life!
Cayuga Centers is looking for professional and responsible direct care team members for part-time positions in the Youth and Family Resource Center. This dynamic staff member will work in partnership with the team to provide care, support, and supervision to youth placed in the short-term program through mentorship, recreation activities, and skill development activities.
How you get to use your skills as a Youth Care Worker…
- Support the daily schedules for the group of children and youth, including daily routines, academic study times, family time, and recreational activities
- Engage children and youth in planned activities to help them learn, grow, and achieve their goals
- Assist children and youth during difficult times and be a safe and supportive adult role model
- Provide and maintain supervision of youth at all times based on need
- Have fun while making a difference in the lives of children and youth in our community!
Required Experience for Youth Care Worker:
- Caring and nurturing people who can develop therapeutic relationships with children and youth
- People who are able to follow directions and routine guidelines while balancing the need for flexibility
- People with experience working with children and youth in the child welfare system preferred
- High School Diploma or GED and NYS license required
Physical Requirements for Youth Care Worker:
- Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
- Lifting to 50 pounds
- Ability to transport individuals and drive for up to 4 consecutive hours
- Ability to walk, run, jump, and participate in physical activities with the individuals
- Ability to stand/walk for a minimum of 6 hours on an 8 hour shift and 10 hours on a 12 hour shift.
Schedule for the Part Time Youth Care Worker:
Sunday - Off
Monday - 6:30am-9:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday - 6:30am-9:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday - 6:30am-9:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday - 6:30am-9:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Friday - 6:30am-9:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Saturday - Off
Why Cayuga Centers?
- Certified Great Place to Work ®
- Silver Recipient 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
- Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
- Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
- Committed to employee professional development and advancement
- We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
- Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
- Large and growing national footprint