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 for a full-time Youth Care Worker at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska.
Uta Halee Academy (UHA) is a female-specific, residential program that offers young women opportunities to build productive and meaningful futures for themselves and their communities. 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 dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the students.
Becoming a member of the UHA 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 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
- Ensure safety and around‑the‑clock supervision for the youth in the program and foster an environment that supports students' needs.
- Monitor and document student behaviors and activities.
- Participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
- Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.
Requirements
- Possess at least 2 years of post‑high school education.
- Have at least 2 years of experience working with youth.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Able to pass a criminal background check,