COACH COUNSELOR
Listed compensation
starting at $17/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
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 Oak Academy
in Brownwood, Texas
The Oaks is a secure post-adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that
provides comprehensive services to young man & woman (13-17), using a
trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous
education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic
interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The
facility features group, individual, and family therapy, on-site schooling,
individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men.
Becoming a member of The Oaks team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to
create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. Helping our youth
one day at a time.
Pay: starting at $17/hour+ depending on relevant education and experience
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
Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training
(within the first 90 Days)!
What you will do: Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock in
person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you
will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through
individual counseling and skill development. Youth Care 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. Youth Care Workers 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 abuse central
registry.
Schedule: Rotating schedule – one long week Monday, Tuesday, Half of Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday; one short week Half of Wednesday and Thursday.
Shifts:12hrs - 7a-7p or 7p-7a.
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, 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
Youth Care Workers provide around-the-clock in-person supervision and support for youth in a secure residential facility. They collaborate with professional staff to implement treatment plans and facilitate educational, social, and recreational activities.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must also be able to pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical, and child abuse registry search.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 38% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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