Youth Care Worker

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 Hope Forest Academy in Paisely, Florida

We are located on a beautiful 49-acre ranch-style campus where we provide services and care for at-risk boys ages 10-17. We have daily visitors such as turkeys, deer and even wild peacocks. We also have two lakes stocked with fish for both kids & staff to enjoy whenever possible.

Make Great Pay doing good work! Position pays $19 per hour to start!

And the benefits! Along with a 6% 401k match, group medical, dental & vision we offer many more benefits for working with us at ROP.

• 6% 401k match
• group medical, dental & vision

The primary responsibilities of a Youth Care Worker is to provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth. Youth Care Workers provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students; monitor and document student behaviors and activities;

and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. You will be providing active supervision at all times to youth in our care.

To be considered you should be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect and have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also be at least 21 years of age, have a desire to work with troubled teens and be able to pass a DCF criminal background check, drug screen, and TB test. There is no previous experience required for this role, but previous work with youth is preferred.

Excellent Training will be provided!

Schedule:

We are hiring for Days: 7 am to 8 pm. Staff work 4 days one week and 3 days the next.

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.

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

High School or better.

Drivers License

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