YOUTH CARE WORKER - NIGHTS

Hope Forest Academy; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, FL is hiring a Youth Care Worker - Nights. The role provides 24-hour supervision to support youth safety in a residential/detention setting and supports youth development through structured activities.

The position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule (4 days on, 3 days off), with guaranteed overtime and a $1,000 training completion bonus. Benefits include health and life coverage and a 401k match after one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year experience working with at-risk youth in direct care OR 60 hours of college education.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

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

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 - Nights 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, Fort 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 Youth Care Worker, 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 Drivers 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 - Nights, 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.

FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration