What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Rite of Passage Brand?
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Direct Care Worker at Silver Oak Academy in Keymar, Maryland✨
Silver Oak Academy is located on a scenic 78 acre campus surrounded by sprawling corn fields, beautiful woods full of local wildlife and foliage, a football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room, a fully equipped weight room & more), a Tech Center, student housing for 96 youth, and an academic building all just a short commute from Frederick, Baltimore & DC. On site dormitories are available for staff use during their shift and overnight for those with a long commute, or limited transportation.
Pay: starting at $48,048 per year. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 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: Direct Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. Behavioral Health Technicians 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. Behavioral Health Technicians work in collaboration 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 screen (we no longer test for THC), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule: Varied- On call or scheduled
- Scheduled Morning Shift: 5:30am-8:30am, with end time varying based on operation need
- Scheduled Afternoon Or evening Shift- Open availability, no more than 29 hours per week
- On Call- For shift coverage due to staffing shortages
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 Direct Care Workers, 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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Salary : $48,048