COACH COUNSELOR
About The Position
Les Peters Academy is a moderate risk residential commitment program for female youth aged 14 to 19. This program provides youth comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based intensive mental health services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in the program. A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan. After 41 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.
Requirements
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED
- One-year experience working with at-risk youth in a direct care position OR 60 hours of college education
- Possess a Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour security and supervision to always ensure the safety of our Youth.
- Monitor and document behaviors.
- Monitor and join the Youth during Sports and Recreation time.
- Assist and mentor the youth while they learn and develop within the program.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
- 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
- Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
