(MALE COTTAGES) DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER

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✨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 Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) for our Bears, Wolves, and Lions Cottages (Male Population) in Bryant, Arkansas ✨

AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes 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. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Pay : $17.75 - $18.82 per hour based on education and experience. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period

Full-Time and Part-Time Available

Full-Time ONLY : $1,000 Sign-On Bonus ($500 at 3 Months, $500 at 6 Months!)

(Full-Time Only) 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 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. These cottages offer a structured, room-based living arrangement. Programming balances personal responsibility and independence with opportunities for community engagement, recreation, and treatment participation. Staff guide students in practicing self-discipline and accountability while also supporting positive peer relationships.

To be considered you should : Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Prior experience is a PLUS, but not required ~ 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.

Full-Time Schedule : 4 days on / 3 off – 3 days on / 4 off

Day Shift : 7am – 8pm (12-hour shift

• 1 hour break

Part-Time must be able to work 7am – 8pm

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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Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity :

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work :

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License