Coach Counselor (Youth Care Worker)

Rite of Passage•Lecanto, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a Direct Juvenile Support Worker (Coach Counselor) at the Cypress Creek Juvenile Correction Center in Lecanto, Florida. Cypress Creek is a maximum-security residential program for at-risk male youth. The program promotes a normalized high school experience in a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, achievement, and growth for both students and staff. The Coach Counselor provides in-person safety and security around the clock and supports youths’ physical, personal, and health needs through individual mentoring and skill development. The role helps create a supportive atmosphere, monitors and documents behavior and activities, and assists with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities. The worker collaborates with professional staff to establish and meet each youth’s treatment-plan goals. No previous experience is required; training is provided. The position pays $19.00 per hour and has a 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical examination, and TB test.
Meet the requirements to become an ROP-eligible driver, including holding a valid driver’s license.
Be consistent, fair, punctual, motivated, and structure-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in similar facilities.
Military training.
Relevant education.

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 youths’ needs.
Monitor and document youths’ 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.