YOUTH CARE WORKER DAYS

Rite of Passage; Paisley (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401k match

Medical, dental & vision

ROP benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Care Worker for Hope Forest Academy in Paisely, Florida. The role focuses on safety, supervision, and support for at-risk youth ages 10-17.

You will provide counseling, monitor student behavior, and help with educational and recreational activities. A high school diploma and background check are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 21 years old; ability to pass background check, drug screen and TB test.
• Previous youth-work experience preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for at-risk youth.
• Support physical, personal and health needs through counseling and skills development.
• Monitor and document student behaviors and activities; assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respectfulness

Education

High School Diploma

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 at Hope Forest Academy in Paisely, Florida.

We are located on a beautiful 49-acre ranch-style campus where we provide services and care for at-risk boys ages 10-17. We have daily visitors such as turkeys, deer and even wild peacocks. We also have two lakes stocked with fish for both kids & staff to enjoy whenever possible.

Make Great Pay doing good work! Position pays $19 per hour to start!

Benefits

• 6% 401k match!
• Group medical, dental & vision
• Many more benefits for working with us at ROP
• Competitive Benefits & Perks Package: ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What You Will Do / Day In The Life

The primary responsibilities of a Youth Care Worker is to provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth. Youth Care Workers provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students; monitor and document student behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. You will be providing active supervision at all times to youth in our care.

Requirements

To be considered you should be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect and have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also be at least 21 years of age, have a desire to work with troubled teens and be able to pass a DCF criminal background check, drug screen, and TB test. There is no previous experience required for this role, but previous work with youth is preferred. Excellent Training will be provided!

Schedule

We are hiring for Days: 7 am to 8 pm. Staff work 4 days one week and 3 days the next.

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, 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.