Youth Worker/Direct Care - Gateway Boys Academy

Teen Challenge Southeast•Bonifay, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Boys Academy, a Christian boarding school for at-risk teen boys ages 12-17, is looking for energetic, responsible, team players that will commit to meeting the daily needs of teen boys 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, Gateway Boys Academy seeks to bring young men 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

Background check required.
Pastoral or ministerial leader reference required.
At least 21 years of age.
Good driving record for the past 3 years.

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 boys in a residential setting.
Communicating wisdom, direction, hope, and encouragement to hurting teenagers.
Supporting, sustaining, and bringing effectiveness to the counseling arena and program activities.
Creating an atmosphere of love and acceptance.