I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Youth Villages in Nov 2010
Interview
I first received a call from a recruiter- which felt like a pre-screening process and ended being a telephone interview. He asked me several scenario questions like- how would you work with an uncooperative teenager? The first in-person interview was at the office. YV was in an office building with other small to medium sized businesss- highly unusual for a supposedly non-profit agency. The supervisor had about a 10-13 page list of questions. He kept firing them at me, looking down at the paper and never looking up at me. I tried to show body language that I was very uncomfortable but he kept on going. I thought the 90 minute interview was NEVER going to end. I felt like he cared more about completing the form than about me. The second interview was with the regional director. The person was nice and there were only a few questions. Overall, I felt that the interview process was grueling. The staff did everything they could to provide as a little information as possible during the interview process and to spin things in a way that would not give you a sense of how they operated until you either spoke with current staff or you do the research on this site, which is wish I did in the first place.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are at a foster care review and the state case worker stated that he/she has been unable to contact you. The caseworker has had previous bad experiences with our agency. what do you say?
Interview process was pleasant and informative. Questions were straightforward. Interviewer was pleasant and respectful. A series of phone interviews were conducted. Much information was provided regarding case load, responsibilities, and training.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Youth Villages in Apr 2018
Interview
It was an online interview and then a 40-minute phone screen. It was not too terribly difficult. Quick online application. I just finished the interview so I have not yet received an offer; my interviewer said they would get back to me soon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a challenge that you face in the workplace?
The interview process consisted of two phone interviews, one in person interview, and one ride along to a counseling session. Overall, it took about two weeks to complete the entire process and an additional week to get the background check/drug test results back.