Youth Care Worker

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?

Youth Care Wokrer/Coach Counselor

Salary and Perks

• Salary-Starting at $20 per hour. Can increase with education and experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and choice of supplemental benefits
• Eligible for 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses and Longevity Awards
• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 55 programs in 19 states!
• Tuition Assistance

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community. At Silver Oak, we will be providing services to youth with variety of mental health conditions in a therapeutic residential setting.

Daily Expectations and Responsibilities:

Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of youth. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the youth; monitor and document youth behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Youth Care Workers work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan. Youth Care Workers perform standard level paraprofessional work in every aspect of the program operations. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor or designee.

Schedule is:

12 hours shifts,

A Shift: Sunday- Tuesday, Morning shift only (6 hours) on Wednesday.

B Shift: Thursday- Saturday and afternoon shift only (6 hours) on Wednesday.

Requirements:

• Posess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC), physical, and TB test.

Come celebrate 40 years of helping At Risk Youth thrive at one of our 55 programs!

Experience

• Residential Youth Care

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)