Youth Services Worker

Rite of Passage•Richland Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Services Worker at Western Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania. Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post-adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young men (14-21), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. 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 Services 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

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Be at least 21 years of age
Be able to pass a criminal background check
Be able to pass a drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment)
Be able to pass a physical
Be able to pass a TB test
Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Responsibilities

Provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility.
Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.
Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs.
Monitor and document behaviors and activities.
Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.