YOUTH CARE WORKER - DAYS

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 Youth Care Worker - Days at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, Florida.

Ft. Myers Academy is a MODERATE RISK residential/detention facility which offers comprehensive care and treatment, specializing in evidence-based intensive mental health services. The academy is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a serene and supportive environment, designed to promote healing and recovery for individuals facing mental health challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Ft. Myers Academy ensures that each client receives personalized, effective treatment tailored to their specific needs.

Pay & Bonuses

• Starting at $19 per hour
• Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period
• Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)

Perks & 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 and more!

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security and supervision to always ensure the safety of our Youth
• Monitor and document behaviors
• Monitor and join the Youth during Sports and Recreation time
• Assist and mentor the youth while they learn and develop within the program

Requirements

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Have one-year experience working with at-risk youth in a direct care position OR 60 hours of college education
• Possess a Driver's License

Schedule

• Our Youth Care Workers work a 12-hour workday
• A Shift is scheduled Sunday-Wednesday
• B Shift is scheduled Wednesday – Saturday
• This is a 4/3 schedule (4 days on / 3 days off)