COACH COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401k match up to 6% after 1 year

Paid Time Off

and more!

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor) at The Alachua Academy in Gainesville, Florida. The role focuses on providing safety, personal care, and mentoring to youth aged 12–18 with behavioral/mental health and substance use needs.

You will support youths through individualized care, document behaviors, and participate in education, social, sports, and recreational activities, collaborating to meet treatment goals in a secure, caring environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor)

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
• 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!

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.