COACH COUNSELOR
About The Position
Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Worker at J. Walter Wood Treatment Facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The J. Walter Wood Treatment Facility is located in the capital city of Alabama. It features 24 dormitory sites and is adjacent to a year-round educational institution in collaboration with the Montgomery County Board of Education. 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, 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
- Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have a desire to work with troubled teens.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, child abuse registry, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Responsibilities
- Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth.
- Provide physical, personal, and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development.
- Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students.
- Monitor and document students behavior and activities.
- Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
- Work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
- 401 K match 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
