✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! The Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Youth Care Worker at The Oaks Academy in Brownwood, Texas✨ 

The Oaks Academy is a secure post-adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that provides comprehensive services to young men (13-17), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features group, individual, and family therapy, on-site schooling, individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of The Oaks team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. Helping our youth one day at a time.

Pay: starting at $17/hour+ depending on relevant education and experience

Perks & 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! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 

What you will do: Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Youth Care Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.  

To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent - Be at least 21 years of age - Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test - Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry. 

Schedule: Rotating schedule – one long week Monday, Tuesday, Half of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; one short week Half of Wednesday and Thursday. Shifts:12hrs - 7a-7p or 7p-7a.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth! 

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment. 

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