YOUTH CARE WORKER - PRN

Rite of Passage; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Rite of Passage is seeking a Youth Care Worker - PRN for the Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, Florida. You will provide 24-hour safety and supervision for youth, monitor behaviors, and support activities during Sports and Recreation time.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with at-risk youth in direct care (or 60 college hours) and a valid driver’s license. Schedule is PRN, with day or night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience with at‑risk youth in direct care or 60 college hours and a valid driver’s license.
• PRN schedule with day and/or night shifts; ability to provide 24/7 safety and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to ensure youth safety.
• Monitor and document youth behaviors and progress.
• Supervise youth during Sports and Recreation activities and assist/mentor.
• Support and guide youth as they learn and develop within the program.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Team Player

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Self-Starter

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 - PRN at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, Florida.

Ft. 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 - PRN 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

Motivations

Preferred

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

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

At risk youth, youth activity.

Preferred

Detention Facility Background

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