NIGHT YOUTH CARE WORKER

Walton Academy for Growth and Change; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company paid Life Insurance within 90

401k match up to 6% after 1 year

Paid Time Off accrues

Job summary

Walton Academy for Growth and Change in DeFuniak Springs, FL is seeking a Night Youth Care Worker to provide 24-hour supervision and safety for male youth aged 13–19 in a high-risk residential program. The role includes monitoring behaviors, supporting youth during recreation, and mentoring their learning and development.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (or 40 college hours) or one year of youth-work experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED and 40 hours of college education OR have one-year experience working with youth in organized group activities.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, TB test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to ensure safety of youth in a high-risk residential program for males aged 13–19.
• Monitor and document behaviors and assist and mentor youth during recreation and development activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Defuniak Springs, Florida
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435, USA

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Night Youth Care Worker at Walton Academy for Growth and Change in DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Located near the white sand beaches of Northwest Florida in DeFuniak Springs - At Walton Academy, we provide residential treatment to improving the lives of Youth through mental health and substance abuse services. We offer skills and opportunities to our youth from Carpentry/Home Building Institute to Culinary Arts.

Pay: Starting at $19 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

Earn a$1,000 bonus when you successfully complete theEssential Skills Training Program after completing 90 days of employment!

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 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: As a Night Youth Care Worker, you will provide 24-hour security and supervision to always ensure the safety of our Youth at a HIGH-RISK residential treatment DJJ program for male youths between the ages of 13-19. You will monitor and document behaviors, monitor and join the Youth during Recreation time and assist and mentor the youth while they learn and develop within the program.

To be considered you should: Possess a High School Diploma or GED and 40 hours of college education OR have one-year experience working with youth in organized group activities and possess a valid Driver’s License. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, TB test and criminal background check.

Schedule: Our Night Youth Care Workers currently work 4 days per week. For Example – A Shift works 8 pm to 8 am Sunday through Wednesday; B Shift works 8 pm to 8am Wednesday through Saturday. This gives our Night Youth Care Workers 3 days off each week.

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 Youth Care 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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