YOUTH CARE WORKER - NIGHTS
About the role
Fort 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, Fort Myers Academy ensures that each client receives personalized, effective treatment tailored to their specific needs.
What you will do
As a Youth Care Worker, you will 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
Pay
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!)
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).
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