Job Information
Rite of Passage YOUTH CARE WORKER in San Andreas, California
Description
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?
If it sounds like you, let's talk! We're hiring Residential Coach Counselors at Yosemite Treatment Center and Mt Lassen Treatment Center in San Andreas, CA. 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 will do:
Adhere to the facility and daily schedule.
Complete daily assignments as specified by the Senior Coach Counselor.
Ensure that program rules, norms and policies are enforced.
Conduct physical count of clients within the assigned living area.
Follow suicide prevention monitoring as directed.
Encourage and support the clients’ academic, treatment participation.
Facilitate problem solving through active listening and guidance.
To be considered, you should:
Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
Have a desire to work with troubled teens.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a bachelor’s degree or
Valid Child Development Teaching Permit or
12 Semester Units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Psychology or
Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, Alcohol and Drug counselor or
One (1) year of previous experience employed as a full-time staff at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
The Perks:
$1000.00 Sign-on Bonus ($500 at three (3) Months and $500 at six (6) Months)
Pay based on education and experience .
A place to stay while you are on shift.
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Eligible for 403b match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment.
Paid Time Off that starts accruing your first day of employment.
Free Meals on shift.
Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
Tuition Assistance.
Apply today and help us make a difference!
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Drivers License
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)