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Rite of Passage
Jacksonville, Florida

COACH COUNSELOR

Counselor Top 10% in Psychiatry (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$19.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!  Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor) at The Duval Academy in Jacksonville, Florida

Duval Academy is a 28-bed, all-boys program. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At Duval, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to make a real difference.

Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, Duval offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change. Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve.

Pay: $19.00 per hour.  Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

BONUS: Receive a $1000 Bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training with us!

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 [https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf]

What you will do: A Youth Care Worker (Coach Counselor) provides in person safety and security around-the-clock. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development.

Youth Care Workers provide 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.

Youth Care Worker will 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 and adult abuse central registry.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 2/3/3/2.

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 (Coach Counselor), 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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Key Responsibilities

Provide around-the-clock in-person safety, security, and personal care for youth in a residential program. Collaborate with professional staff to implement treatment plans and facilitate educational and recreational activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to pass comprehensive background checks, including drug tests, physicals, and abuse registry searches.

Key Skills

Youth MentoringBehavior MonitoringCrisis InterventionDocumentationCollaborationPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates COACH COUNSELOR at Rite of Passage a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (Counseling) — ranked against 56 active Psychiatry (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 56 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
401k Match up to 6%
Paid Time Off
Training Bonus