Youth Care Worker (PRN)

General; Andersonville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Career growth opportunities, nationwid

Job summary

Norris Academy, part of the Rite of Passage group, is seeking Youth Care Workers to support autistic youth in a residential setting in Andersonville, TN. This 100% onsite role offers meaningful, hands-on work with daily responsibilities and a potential for growth within a nationwide network.

Qualified candidates are 21+, have a HS diploma, pass background checks, and bring at least 1 year of experience with autistic youth. Part-time as needed with shifts including 7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical.
• Have at least 1 year experience working with autistic youth.
• Have a passion to work with and help children.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks
• Support independent living skills and treatment goals
• Ensure residents safety at all times
• Enforce facility rules, policies, and routines

Skills

Youth care

Empathy

Communication

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring Youth Care Workers at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN

Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Compensation Range: $17 per hour. Part Time As Needed.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)

• Coach Counselors
• Youth Care Workers
• Child Care Workers
• Case Managers
• Teachers

Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!

• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide

What you will do: A day in the life of a Youth Care Worker at Norris Academy is rarely the same, HARD WORK, EXCITING, IMPACTFUL, and very REWARDING. As a youth care worker at Norris Academy, you are helping to care for and support autistic youth. This is a 100% onsite position. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist residents with personal care tasks
• Support independent living skills and treatment goals
• Ensure residents safety at all times
• Enforce facility rules, policies, and routines

To be considered you should:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
• Have at least 1 year experience working with autistic youth
• Have a passion to work with and help children

Schedule/hours/shifts: Part Time As Needed. 12/hr shifts 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm - 7:30am

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.

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

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.

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