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Rite Of Passage
YOUTH CARE WORKER
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$39,138 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
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 at Walton Academy for Growth and Change in DeFuniak Springs, Florida ✨ Located near the white sand beaches of Northwest Florida in DeFuniak Springs - At Walton Academy, we provide residential treatment to improving the lives of Youth through mental health and substance abuse services. We offer skills and opportunities to our youth from Carpentry/Home Building Institute to Culinary Arts.
Pay :
Starting at $19 per hour, paid bi-weekly. $1,000 Training Incentive Opportunity Earn a $1,000 bonus when you successfully complete the Essential Skills Training Program within your first 90 days of employment !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 at aHIGH-RISK
residential treatment DJJ program for male youths between the ages of 13-19. 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. Four weeks of paid training is provided to all new staff.To be considered you should:
Possess a High School Diploma or GED and 40 hours of college education OR have one-year experience working with youth in organized group activities and possess a valid Driver's License.Schedule:
Our Youth Care Workers currently work 3.5 days per week. For Example - A Shift works 7 am to 8 pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Both shifts work 8 hours on Wednesday each week. B Shift works 7 am to 8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday. This gives our Youth Care Workers 3.5 days off each week. 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, 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. Follow us on Social!Instagram / Facebook
/ LinkedIn / Tik Tok / YouTubeBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance