Youth Care Worker

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! The Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Worker - Days at Palm Beach Youth Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida.✨

Situated close to the stunning beaches of Southeast Florida, Palm Beach Youth Academy provides a healing environment for at‑risk males. The academy offers evidence‑based, mental health and substance abuse services designed to support recovery and improve overall well‑being. With its prime location and a focus on personalized treatment, Palm Beach Youth Academy combines professional expertise with the natural beauty of the area to promote lasting mental health and healing.

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

Medical, Dental, Vision, and company‑paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 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!

As a Youth Care Worker - Days, you will provide 24‑hour security and supervision to always ensure the safety of our youth. You will monitor and document behaviors, 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, one year of experience working with at‑risk youth in a direct care position, or 60 hours of college education and a Driver’s License.

Our Youth Care Workers – Days work a 5‑day schedule with 4 hours of guaranteed overtime per pay period.

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.

• Thought Provoking – Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.
• Leader – Inspires teammates to follow.
• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Self‑Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Growth Opportunities – Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or organization.

High School diploma or equivalent.

One year of direct care experience working with at‑risk youth.

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