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Rite of Passage
Lecanto, Florida

COACH COUNSELOR (PRN) part-time

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$19/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 7mo 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 Part-time Coach Counselor 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:

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

Pay

$19.00 riteofpassage.com

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 Coach Counselor provides round-the-clock in-person safety and security while offering individual mentoring and skill development to meet the physical, personal, and health needs of each youth. This role involves monitoring and documenting behaviors, assisting with various activities, and collaborating with professional staff to achieve 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 a criminal background check, drug test, physical exam, TB test, and meet eligibility requirements to become an ROP driver.

Key Skills

Behavior MonitoringActivity AssistanceCollaborationConsistencyPunctualityMotivationStructure Orientation

Juvenile Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 13% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

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).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% 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.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 13 employers

7
<$55k
3
$55k-70k
4
$70k-85k
2
$85k-100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
62%
Loan repayment
38%
PSLF eligible
38%
Sign-on bonus
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,785 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.