COACH COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company‑paid life insurance within 90 

401k match up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

The Oaks Academy in Brownwood, Texas, operated by Rite of Passage, is hiring a Youth Care Worker to support a new all-girls program. You will supervise residents, provide counseling and skill-building, and help coordinate education and recreation in a trauma-informed setting.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, be 21+, pass background checks and health screenings, and join a mission-driven team focused on youth growth and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pass background check and health screenings.
• Ability to pass child abuse registry check.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of youth in a secure residential facility.
• Address physical, personal and health needs through individual counseling and skill development.
• Create a supportive atmosphere; monitor and document behaviors and activities.
• Assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with staff to meet goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Skills

Safety

Counseling

Mentorship

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! The Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Youth Care Worker at The Oaks Academy in Brownwood, Texas.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new, all‑girls program. As we welcome our female youth population, we are looking for strong role models to provide services and mentorship.

The Oaks is a secure post‑adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that provides comprehensive services to young men & women (13‑17), using a trauma‑informed, strength‑based, gender‑responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features group, individual, and family therapy, on‑site schooling, individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of The Oaks team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission‑driven organization. Helping our youth one day at a time.

Pay: starting at $17/hour+ depending on relevant education and experience.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus after successful completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 days).

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance within 90 days
• 401k match up to 6% after 1 year
• Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues

What you will do

Youth Care Workers provide safety and around‑the‑clock in‑person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. You will create a supportive atmosphere, monitor and document behaviors and activities, and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. You will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Schedule

Rotating schedule – one long week: Monday, Tuesday, half of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; one short week: half of Wednesday and Thursday. Shifts: 12‑hour shifts – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of youth.