We offer a $1,000 sign on bonus! ($500 after 3 months of successful employment and $500 after 6 months of successful employment.)

Staring rate of $21 and pay negotiable based on education and experience.

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 this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring a Senior Youth Care Worker at Childhelp in Lignum, VA, an affiliate of 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:

Senior Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk 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. Senior 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. Senior Youth Care Workers work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan.  You will be looked at as a leader within the cottage for the kids and from the other Youth Care Workers.  This position reports to the Unit Managers or designee.

Minimum requirements:

·High school Diploma required.  Associates degree or Bachelors degree in related field preferred. 

·Preferred 1-year professional experience in a children's residential facility.

·Preferred prior supervisory experience.

·Be at least 21 years of age.

To be considered, you should:

· Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

· Have a desire to work with youth.

· Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test. 

· Weekends required. 

The Perks:

· Four-day work week, one of those days will be a weekend day.

· 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 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

· Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

· Free Meals on shift.

· Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

· Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 55 programs in 16 states!

· Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference!