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Rite of Passage
Lecanto, Florida

Coach Counselor (Youth Care Worker)

HealthcareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.00  per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

$1000 Sign On Bonus ($500 dollars at 6 months and $500 at 1 year).

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Direct Juvenile Support Worker at The Cypress Creek Juvenile Correction Center in Lecanto, FL

Cypress Creek is a max security residential program for at-risk male youth.

Through our trained programming for staff, we promote a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

SHIFTS: A Shift: 7:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. B SHIFT: 3:00 p. m. - 11:00 p. m. C Shift:

11:00 p. m. - 7:00 a. m.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

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

A Direct Juvenile Support 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.

Direct Juvenile Support 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.

Direct Juvenile Support Worker will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

~ There is no previous experience required for this role, as training will be provided. We are looking for individuals that are consistent, fair, punctual, motivated, and structure-oriented. If you have prior experience in similar facilities, any military training and/or relevant education, you may be eligible to start above entry-level. ~

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 ~ Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

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 Juvenile Support 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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Key Responsibilities

The Direct Juvenile Support Worker provides continuous in-person safety and security while addressing the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development. This role involves monitoring behaviors, documenting activities, assisting with various youth programs, and collaborating with staff to meet treatment plan goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age to be considered for this position. Applicants must also pass required background checks, drug tests, physical exams, TB tests, and meet eligibility requirements to become an ROP driver.

Key Skills

Behavior MonitoringDocumentationActivity AssistanceCollaborationTreatment PlanningConsistencyPunctualityMotivationDriving

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In Florida, the healthcare weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (55 salary observations; 376 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (1,866 salary observations; 6,519 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Lecanto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Median resident rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company paid Life Insurance
401k match up to 6%
Paid Time Off
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus