Youth Care Worker - Days

Willard Peak; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Miami Youth Academy is seeking a Youth Care Worker - Days in Miami to provide supervision and care for male youth aged 14 to 18. You will monitor behaviors, document progress, and mentor youth while they participate in sports and recreation activities.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus one year of experience with at-risk youth or 60 college hours and a valid driver’s license. The role includes a rotating schedule and guaranteed overtime hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience with at-risk youth in direct care OR 60 college hours.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to ensure youth safety.
• Monitor and document behaviors; supervise youth during sports and recreation.
• Mentor youth as they learn and develop within the program.

Skills

Youth care

Documentation

Observation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Located in vibrant Miami, our office is at the heart of one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S. Known for its diverse culture, growing tech and business scene, and year-round sunshine, Miami offers an inspiring backdrop to grow your career.

Miami Youth Academy is a moderate risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 18. This program provides youth 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

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

Perks & Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401k match 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

As a Youth Care Worker - Days 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

Rotating Schedule. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

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 - Day, 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.

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility

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

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

High School or better.

Experience

one-year experience working with at-risk youth

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