Youth Worker/Direct Care - Columbus Girls Academy
About The Position
Columbus Girls Academy, a Christian boarding school for at-risk teen girls ages 12-17, is looking for energetic, responsible, team players that will commit to meeting the daily needs of teen girls in a residential setting. The Direct Care position requires candidates to live on campus in ministry-provided housing. The relationship formed between Direct Care staff and students provides a bridge of communication that supports, sustains, and brings effectiveness to the counseling arena, and program activities, and further creates an atmosphere of love and acceptance. In this position, the Direct Care staff will communicate wisdom, direction, hope, and encouragement to hurting teenagers. Through specialized training including trauma-informed care, Columbus Girls Academy seeks to bring young women to hope, healing, and life-long skills to thrive. You bring a calling and the heart to serve troubled teens and their families and we will provide the tools and the training to fulfill that calling!
Requirements
- Must live on campus in ministry-provided housing.
- Background check required.
- Pastoral or ministerial leader reference required.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Good driving record for the past 3 years.
- An ability to lead and direct.
- Time management and conflict resolution skills.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in related fields such as youth ministry, psychology, etc.
- Prior experience such as youth ministry, camp counselor, residential care, house parent, etc.
Responsibilities
- Meeting the daily needs of teen girls in a residential setting.
- Providing support, sustenance, and effectiveness to the counseling arena and program activities.
- Creating an atmosphere of love and acceptance.
- Communicating wisdom, direction, hope, and encouragement to teenagers.
- Utilizing an integrated approach of trauma-informed care and biblically based character development for students.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vacation days
- Sick days
- Holiday pay
- Employee referral bonus
- Length of service bonus
- On-campus apartment
- Utilities provided
- Meals provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
