Youth Services Worker

Western Secure Treatment, 12 Dakota Dr, Emlenton, PA 16373, USA

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Services Worker at Western Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania.

Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post‑adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young men (14‑21), using a trauma‑informed, strength‑based, gender‑responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on‑site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men.

Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission‑driven organization.

Starting at $21/hour with 4 hours of guaranteed overtime every pay period. Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days).

Medical, Dental, Vision and company‑paid Life Insurance within 90 days. 401(k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment. Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues, and more!

Youth Services Workers provide safety and around‑the‑clock in‑person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. They provide for the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. They create an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.

They collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (the organization no longer tests for THC for pre‑employment), physical, and TB test.
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

A schedule of 3.5 days on and 3.5 days off (3 – 12 hour days, 1 6 hour day) or a schedule of 5 8 hour days are available.

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 Services 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.

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