Youth Care Worker Night Shift
About the role
Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles north of Knoxville, in the small town of Andersonville, TN, Norris Academy is a residential treatment facility that provides comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnoses. As part of Rite of Passage’s mission to improve the lives of youth, this is a 100% onsite Youth Care Worker position. After 40 years of service, the organization continues to seek passionate advocates to help young people become successful adults.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care tasks
- Support independent living skills and treatment goals
- Ensure resident safety at all times
- Enforce facility rules, policies, and routines
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
- Minimum 1 year experience working with autistic youth
- Passion for working with and helping children
Benefits
- Free meals on shift
- Opportunities for career growth nationwide
- Earn PTO from day one of employment
- See full benefits details at ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
Pay
- Compensation range: $17 per hour
- Sign‑on bonus: $500 after 60 days
- $1,000 bonus after successful completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)
Schedule
Our 4 days on, 3 days off (opposite the 2nd week) schedule provides ample time for rest and personal affairs. Shift options are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm.