NIGHT YOUTH CARE WORKER

Rite of Passage • DeFuniak Springs, FL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a Night Youth Care Worker at Walton Academy for Growth and Change in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Walton Academy provides residential treatment and mental health and substance abuse services to youth, with opportunities in areas including carpentry/home building and culinary arts. The program serves male youth ages 13–19 in a high-risk residential treatment program run in partnership with DJJ.

The Night Youth Care Worker provides security and supervision to help ensure youth safety, monitors and documents behavior, participates in recreation with youth, and assists and mentors them as they learn and develop within the program. The role is scheduled four days per week on 12-hour overnight shifts, with three days off each week. Starting pay is $19 per hour, paid biweekly. A $1,000 training incentive is available after successful completion of the Essential Skills Training Program following 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 40 hours of college education, or one year of experience working with youth in organized group activities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, TB test, and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and supervision to help ensure the safety of youth in the residential treatment program.
• Monitor and document youth behavior.
• Monitor and join youth during recreation time.
• Assist and mentor youth as they learn and develop within the program.
• Help create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for youth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage within 90 days.
• Company-paid life insurance within 90 days.
• 401(k) match of up to 6% after one year of employment.
• Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• $1,000 training incentive after successful completion of the Essential Skills Training Program following 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED