Youth care worker - Nights
Rite of Passage
Location
Lee County, Florida
Salary
$19 / HOUR
Quick overview
As a Youth Care Worker, the primary duties involve providing 24-hour security and supervision to ensure the safety of the youth in the facility. This includes monitoring and documenting behaviors, participating in sports and recreation, and mentoring youth through their program development.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, along with either one year of direct care experience working with at-risk youth or 60 hours of college education and a valid Driver’s License. The position requires working 12-hour shifts on a 4/3 schedule (four days on, three days off).
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 - Nights 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, Fort 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.
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 [https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf]
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 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 - Nights, 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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Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Match