COACH COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage•Jacksonville, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a Coach Counselor, also described as a Youth Care Worker, at The Duval Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. Duval Academy is a 28-bed, all-boys program that provides a safe and supportive environment for students. Staff receive comprehensive training to help promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience and foster growth, positive change, and achievement. The position offers an opportunity to support youth while developing a career in a dynamic environment. The role provides in-person safety and security around the clock and supports each youth’s physical, personal, and health needs through individual mentoring and skill development. The Coach Counselor helps create a supportive atmosphere, monitors and documents youth behaviors and activities, participates in educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities, and collaborates with professional staff on treatment-plan goals. Pay is $19.00 per hour, with a $1,000 bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug test, and TB test.
Ability to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person safety and security for youth around the clock.
Support each youth’s physical, personal, and health needs through individual mentoring and skill development.
Create an atmosphere that supports the needs of youth.
Monitor and document youth behaviors and activities.
Participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
Collaborate with professional staff to establish and meet each youth’s treatment-plan goals.