YOUTH CARE WORKER - NIGHTS

Rite of Passage Brand; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match after 1 year

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A youth care organization in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Worker for night shifts. The role involves providing supervision and support to at-risk youth in a residential facility. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with youth, or 60 college credit hours. The position offers a starting pay of $19 per hour, with attractive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k match after one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth or 60 hours of college education needed.
• Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision for youth.
• Monitor and document behaviors.
• Assist and mentor youth during activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail Oriented

Goal Completion

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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!

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 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).

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

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.

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help.

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

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.

Education

Required: High School or better.

Experience

Required: 1 year working with at-risk youth, youth activity. Preferred: Detention facility experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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