About this opportunity
Rite of Passage lists this YOUTH CARE WORKER - DAYS opportunity in fort myers, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rate: $19 USD per hour
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 - Days 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, Ft. 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.
Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)
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 Coach Counselor, 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 - 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.
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Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Motivations
Required
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
Preferred
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Education
Required
High School or better
Experience
Required
1 year: At risk youth, youth activity.
Preferred
1-2 year: Detention facility experience preferred
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Worksite address
fort myers, FL, 33916, US
Who can apply
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