NIGHT COACH COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Jacksonville Youth Academy is seeking a Youth Care Worker to provide around-the-clock safety and support for residents. You will mentor youth, support their physical, personal, and health needs, and help create a positive, growth-focused environment.

The role requires mentoring in educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities, with collaboration among staff to implement each youth’s treatment plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, and TB test.
• Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 safety and security for youth.
• Meet the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth through mentoring and skill development.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet each youth's treatment goals and participate in educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.

Skills

Mentoring

Behavior monitoring

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jacksonville Youth Academy is a 24-bed, all-boys program. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At JYA, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to make a real difference. Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, JYA offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change.

Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve.

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 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.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, 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

• A Shift – Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 6am-6pm and Wednesday – 6 a.m.-12 p.m.
• B Shift -Thursday/Friday/Saturday - 6am-6pm and Wednesday – 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

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 Night 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.