YOUTH CARE WORKER
About the role
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Youth Care Worker at Lake Granbury Youth Services in Granbury, Texas. The community is rooted in a rich agricultural history and known for cultivating growth both in its fields and in the lives of youth, by fostering positive change and empowerment.
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.
Responsibilities
- Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility.
- In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.
- Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
- Youth Care Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
- Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
- 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
- Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
- $1000 Bonus after the completion of Essential Skills training within 90 days
Pay
Starting at $18.50/hour
Schedule
3.5 days per work – (3) 12-hour shifts and then 1/2 Day. Day-shift: 7am-7pm Night-shift: 7pm-7am