What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor position at Rite of Passage?
Job description
Professional Child Care Counselors- Position is located in Placentia (Orange Co)
Open Shift is
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am- 10pm
10 hours of overtime built into schedule
Benefits only offered with FULL Time positions
Position located in Placentia
Do you want to help improve the lives of foster 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?
If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring at Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
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.
What you’ll do:
The primary responsibilities of a Coach Counselor / Group Living Counselor are to provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth. This position provides for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development; provides an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students; monitors and documents student behaviors and activities; participates and assists with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities; works in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.
To be considered, you should:
· Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
· Have 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth in a similar position or at least 60 hours of college education in a directly related field of study or have first hand experience of the child welfare/ juvenile justice system
· Have a desire to work with at risk / foster teens/ youth
· Must Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
The Perks:
· A schedule that allows for more consecutive days off
· Free Meals on shift.
Holiday Pay
4% in additional training incentives offered
· Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
· Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
· Tuition Assistance, full time only
Apply today and help us make a difference!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.87 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Related: 1 year (Required)
- youth mentor: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $18 - $19
