Youth Care Worker

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Sequel Employment Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jacksonville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and support to adolescent males in a residential treatment setting while maintaining a structured environment. Facilitate daily routines, manage behavior, and complete necessary documentation and assessments.

Qualifications

We're looking for empathetic and patient individuals over 21 with a high school diploma or GED to supervise and support adolescent males in a structured residential program. The role involves maintaining order, addressing group concerns, completing documentation, and ensuring safety, making it ideal for those passionate about helping at-risk youth.

Job Description

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.

A Little About Our Program…

Duval Academy is a structured, non-secure residential treatment program that serves adolescent males ages 14 to 18 who have been adjudicated. Youth receive individual and group mental health services, in addition to substance abuse counseling services. The program helps youth understand the impact criminal activities have on individuals, families, and communities.
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The Job
We are seeking talented individuals to help drive the success of youth in our communities.  As a Youth Care Worker, you will provide direct supervision to all adolescent males ages 14 -18. You will serve as a role model and provide support & structure to the residents in our care.

Daily Duties

  • Supervise residents in their daily routines providing rewards and consequences as prescribed by our behavior management system
  • Maintain routine order on dorm unit and during activities
  • Address group concerns according to Positive Peer Culture standards and elicit positive change for residents
  • Complete assessments, reviews and other documentation in a timely manner
  • Adheres and participates in the safety program.
  • Other duties as assigned

Must Haves

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
  • Over the age of 21
  • Maturity, empathy and patience
  • Be special – Not everyone can do what we do
  • The ideal candidate must have the ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment and follow proper protocols
  • A minimum of one-year experience working with at risk youth in a juvenile setting or related setting

The Perks

  • DailyPay – access your money when you need it as soon as 48 hours after you start!
  • Access to wellness tools and corporate discounts
  • Excellent paid time off plans for balance of work/life
  • Internal growth opportunities with training and development
  • Competitive Health & Supplemental Benefits
  • 401K after 30 days
  • 3 weeks paid Parental Leave
Sequel Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly employer.

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Sequel Employment Center

Torii Behavioral Health specializes in adolescent psychiatric care. We have a 20 bed acute hospital for teens age 12-17. Our inter-disciplinary team of adolescent clinical and independent licensed social workers, therapists, psychiatric nurses, Each child receives an individualized personal treatment plan specifically tailored for him/her. Torii Behavioral Health is licensed by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, accredited by The Joint Commission, a member of OHA Ohio Hospital Association, OACCA-Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies, and BBB of Central Ohio. Supporting MHA-FC, NAMI-Franklin County and AFSP. Our acute hospital now accepts Medicaid in addition to managed care and private insurance.
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