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YOUTH CARE WORKER - NIGHT LEAD

Rite of Passage

Fort Myers, FLJob$20/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Driver's License

Job overview

Rite of Passage is hiring a Lead Youth Care Worker for night shifts at Fort Myers Academy, a moderate-risk residential and detention facility. The role provides security and supervision for youth, supports their participation in sports and recreation, and assists and mentors them as they develop within the program. The posting offers starting pay of $20 per hour and describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Youth SupervisionBehavior MonitoringYouth MentoringEnthusiasmTeamworkAttention to DetailDedication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year at-Risk Youth Experience or 60 College HoursDriver's LicenseOne Year Lead Management or Supervisor ExperienceCriminal Background CheckDrug ScreeningTB TestingChild and Adult Abuse Registry SearchROP-Eligible DriverOne to Two Years Detention Facility Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Rate: $20 USD per hour

Description

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Lead 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 $20 per hour.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)

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. Have at least one year experience working in a lead management or supervisor position. Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening and TB testing ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ Must be able to meet the requirements of an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid Driver’s License

Schedule: Our Youth Care workers work a 12-hour workday.

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 Night Lead, 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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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

  • 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

Motivations

Preferred

  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Experience

Required

  • 1-2 year: Management or Lead experience

  • 1-2 year: At risk youth, youth activity

Preferred

  • 1-2 year: Detention facility experience

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