YOUTH CARE WORKER - DAYS

Rite of Passage; Fort Myers (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 of up to 6% after 1 year of

Paid Time Off that can be used as soon

and more!

Job summary

Rite of Passage at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, FL is hiring a Youth Care Worker - Days to provide supervision and care for youth in a residential setting.

The role involves monitoring and documenting youth behaviors, supporting activities, and mentoring youth as they learn and grow within the program. Candidates need a HS diploma or GED, or 60 college hours with a valid driver’s license, and must be willing to work a 12-hour shift on a 4/3 schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of direct-care experience with at-risk youth, or 60 college hours.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to ensure youth safety.
• Monitor and document youth behaviors.
• Monitor and join youth during Sports and Recreation time.
• Assist and mentor youth as they learn and develop within the program.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college hours

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 Youth Care Worker - Days at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, Florida

Ft. Myers Academy is a MODERATE RISK residential/detention facility which offers comprehensive care and treatment, specializing in evidence-based intensive mental health services. The academy is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a serene and supportive environment, designed to promote healing and recovery for individuals facing mental health challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Ft. Myers Academy ensures that each client receives personalized, effective treatment tailored to their specific needs.

Pay

Starting at $19 per hour. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)

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!
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What you will do

As a Coach Counselor, you will provide 24-hour security and supervision to always ensure the safety of our Youth. You will monitor and document behaviors, monitor and join the Youth during Sports and 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, have one-year experience working with at-risk youth in a direct care position OR 60 hours of college education and possess a Driver’s License.

Schedule

Our Youth Care Workers work a 12-hour workday. A Shift is scheduled Sunday-Wednesday. B Shift is scheduled Wednesday - Saturday. This is a 4/3 schedule (4 days on / 3 days off).

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 - Days, 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.