Residential Counselor

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. We are celebrating the opening of our new all‑girls program. As we welcome our female youth population, we are looking for strong role models to provide services and mentorship. The Oaks is a secure post‑adjudication facility located in Brownwood that provides comprehensive services to young men and women (13‑17) using a trauma‑informed, strength‑based, gender‑responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility offers group, individual, and family therapy, on‑site schooling, individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities. Pay: starting at $17/hour, plus additional compensation based on education and experience. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Company‑paid life insurance within 90 days of employment 401(k) match up to 6% after one year of employment Paid Time Off usable as soon as it accrues Earn a $1,000 bonus after successful completion of essential skills training (within the first 90 days) What you will do Provide safety and around‑the‑clock in‑person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. Address the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. Create an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs. Monitor and document behaviors and activities. Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities. Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet each youth's treatment plan goals. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. At least 21 years of age. Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test. Ability to pass a child abuse central registry search. Schedule Rotating schedule – one long week (Monday, Tuesday, half of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday); one short week (half of Wednesday and Thursday). Shifts: 12 hours – 7 p‑m to 7 a‑m. Equal Opportunity Employer — Protected Veterans — Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr