YOUTH CARE WORKER - DAYS

Rite of Passage; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Care Worker - Days for the Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, Florida. The role includes 12-hour shifts with a 4/3 schedule (Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat) and provides focused supervision for youth in a residential setting.

Starting pay is $19 per hour, with guaranteed overtime and a $1,000 bonus after completing essential skills training within 90 days. Benefits include health coverage and 401k after one year.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience with at-risk youth in a direct care position or 60 hours of college education with a Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour shift and follow a 4/3 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to ensure youth safety.
• Monitor and document youth behaviors and participate in sports/recreation activities.
• Mentor youth as they learn and develop within the program.

Skills

Driver's License

Experience with at-risk youth

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 hours of college education

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 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 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.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Motivations

Required

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Experience

1 year:

At risk youth, youth activity.

Preferred

Detention facility experience preferred

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