Coach Counselor (Youth Care Worker)

Rite of Passage; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Rite of Passage is hiring a Direct Juvenile Support Worker for The Cypress Creek Juvenile Correction Center in Lecanto, FL. The role covers 9pm through 9am shifts, with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

You will provide in-person safety and care for at-risk youth, mentor and develop skills, document behaviors, and work with staff to meet individualized treatment plans. Training is provided; prior facility experience is not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, TB test.
• Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• In-person safety and security around-the-clock.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through mentoring and skill development.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities; participate in educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 Direct Juvenile Support Worker at The Cypress Creek Juvenile Correction Center in Lecanto, FL

Cypress Creek is a max security residential program for at-risk male youth. Through our trained programming for staff, we promote a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

SHIFTS: 9pm through 9am

Pay

$19.00 per hour

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!

What you will do

A Direct Juvenile Support 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. Direct Juvenile Support Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Direct Juvenile Support Worker will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

~ There is no previous experience required for this role, as training will be provided. We are looking for individuals that are consistent, fair, punctual, motivated, and structure-oriented. If you have prior experience in similar facilities, any military training and/or relevant education, you may be eligible to start above entry-level. ~

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
• Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

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 Direct Juvenile Support Worker, 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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