COACH COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage Brand; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401k match 6%

Paid Time Off

And more

Job summary

The Alachua Academy in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor) to provide around-the-clock safety and support for youth aged 12-18 with behavioral/mental health needs. The role involves mentoring youths and coordinating with staff to meet treatment goals.

Pay is $19.00 per hour with guaranteed overtime; a $1,000 bonus is offered after completing Essential Skills Training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and PTO, with a 3.5-day,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, TB test.
• Ability to pass child/adult abuse registries check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 safety and security for youth.
• Meet physical, personal, and health needs through mentoring.
• Document behaviors and activities; support educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.

Skills

Mentoring

Safety monitoring

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS/CPR knowledge

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor) at The Alachua Academy in Gainesville, Florida

Alachua Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate risk females youth aged 12 to 18 who require behavioral/mental health and substance abuse services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling, while at the program. Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve.

Pay: $19.00 per hour. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

BONUS: Receive a $1000 Bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training with us!

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues, and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: A Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor) provides in-person safety and security around the clock. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development. Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; participate and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities. Youth Care Worker 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 able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Schedule: 3.5 days per week, 12-hour shifts

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor), you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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