Youth Care Worker

Rite of Passage Brand • Greenville, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Care Worker at Joann Bridges Academy in Greenville, Florida. The role provides safety and around-the-clock supervision for youth in the program while creating an atmosphere that supports students’ needs. The Youth Care Worker monitors and documents student behavior and activities, assists with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities, and collaborates with professional staff to establish or meet each student’s treatment-plan goals.

The position offers $19.00 per hour. Performance-based compensation reviews are conducted annually, with possible increases of 2%, 4%, or 6%. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $500 after six months and $500 after one year. Employees who complete Essential training and demonstrate the required skills within their first 90 days are eligible for a separate $1,000 incentive.

The listed Schedule B shift is Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a two-hour break on Thursday. Rite of Passage describes itself as a national provider of programs for troubled and at-risk youth, using evidence-based practices, positive skill development, and a supportive, therapeutic approach. The organization says it has operated since 1984 and that more than 70,000 youth have completed its programs.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED and 40 hours of college education, or one year of experience working with youth in organized group activities.
• Complete Essential training and demonstrate required skills within the first 90 days to qualify for the stated training incentive.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for youth in the program.
• Provide an atmosphere supportive of students’ needs.
• Monitor and document student behaviors and activities.
• Participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after six months and $500 after one year.
• Eligible for a separate $1,000 incentive for completing Essential training and demonstrating required skills within the first 90 days.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; coverage eligibility begins after 60 days for hourly employees and 90 days for salaried employees.
• Choice of supplemental benefits, including short-term disability and increased life insurance.
• Eligible for a 100% 401(k) match of up to 6% of salary after one year of employment.
• Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• Annual performance-based compensation reviews with possible increases of 2%, 4%, or 6%.

What This Job Offers

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