YOUTH CARE WORKER - PRN

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

Job summary

Rite of Passage Brand in Fort Myers is seeking a Youth Care Worker for PRN schedules. You will provide 24-hour supervision and support to youth facing mental health challenges, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

This position demands a High School Diploma or GED with experience in direct care for at-risk youth, or equivalent college education. Your responsibilities will include monitoring behaviors, facilitating sports, and mentoring during personal growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with at-risk youth in a direct care position or 60 hours of college education.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to ensure the safety of youth.
• Monitor and document behaviors during activities.
• Assist and mentor youth during their development.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Team Player

Flexibility

Self-Starter

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Care Worker - PRN

Fort Myers Academy, located close to stunning beaches, 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, Ft. Myers Academy ensures that each client receives personalized, effective treatment tailored to their specific needs.

Pay: Starting at $19 per hour.

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 valid Driver’s License.

Schedule: PRN - Schedule will depend upon the necessity of the facility. Hours will be made available for both day and/or night shift.

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 - Days, 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
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• 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

• 1 year: At risk youth, youth activity.
• Preferred: Detention Facility Background

Licenses & Certifications

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