GROUP LEADER

Willard Peak; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance within 90 

401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Miami Youth Academy, a Rite of Passage program in Miami, FL, is seeking a Group Leader to supervise youth and staff across shifts in a residential setting. The role emphasizes safety, care, and around-the-clock supervision of male youth aged 14–18.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred) and the ability to pass background, drug, TB, and abuse registry checks. Salary is $45,000 per year, with standard benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, care and around-the-clock supervision of youth during shifts.
• Direct and supervise staff (Senior Coach Counselors, Coach Counselors, Night Coach Counselors) to meet service expectations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

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 Group Leaderposition at Miami Youth Academy in Miami, Florida.

Miami Youth Academy: A moderate-risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 18. This program provides youth with comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based substance abuse services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in the program.

Pay: $45,000 salary, exempt annually

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! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do:

The Group Leader is operationally responsible, through the work performed by Senior Coach Counselors, Coach Counselors, and Night Coach Counselors, for the safety, care, and around-the-clock supervision of youth in the program during a scheduled shift. The Group Leader exercises his/her authority on a daily basis through direction and supervision of both students and staff during a shift, in order to meet expectations of the services provided. The Group Leader typically reports to the Shift Supervisor, but supervision may vary by individual location.

To be considered, you should:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• an Associate's Degree is preferred
• 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.

After 41 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 Group Leader , 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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