Youth Care Worker

Located in vibrant Miami, our office is at the heart of one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S. Known for its diverse culture, growing tech and business scene, and year‑round sunshine, Miami offers an inspiring backdrop to grow your career.

Miami Youth Academy is a moderate risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 18. This program provides youth comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence‑based substance abuse services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in the program.

Pay
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Starting at $19 per hour. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Company‑paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401k match up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues

What you will do:

• Provide 24‑hour security and supervision to ensure the safety of our youth
• Monitor and document behaviors
• Supervise and join the youth during sports and recreation time
• Assist and mentor the youth as 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
• Possess a Driver’s License

Schedule: Rotating schedule, including 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

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 – Day 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.

Desired qualities:

• Thought provoking – capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team player – works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic – shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Motivation – driven to achieve
• Flexibility – able to set own schedule and goals
• Self‑starter – performs without outside help
• Ability to make an impact – contributes to the success of a project or organization

Education: High School or better.

Experience: One‑year experience working with at‑risk youth.

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