DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER/COACH COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage; Dermott (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance within 90

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Direct Juvenile Support Worker/Coach Counselor at The Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center in Dermott, Arkansas. You will support at-risk male youth in a secure residential program with a focus on safety, growth, and a positive school experience.

The role offers a schedule with nights and long shifts, benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401k with match, paid time off, and a $1,000 bonus after training. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Pass background checks and drug tests.
• Pass TB test and registry clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, safe and supportive environment for youth served.

Skills

Dedicated

Detail Oriented

Thought Provoking

Leader

Team Player

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER/COACH COUNSELOR

Job Category: Direct Student Care

Requisition Number: DIREC018013

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $17.75 USD per hour

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Description

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/Coach Counselor at The Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center (DJTC) in Dermott, Arkansas

DJTC is a secure residential program for at-risk male youth ages 18-21, located outside of Dermott, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, DJTC 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, 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

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

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 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!

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: Nights -4 days on/3 off – Days 31/2 days on/31/2 off

Day Shift: 7am – 9pm (14-hour shift 2-hour break) Night Shift: 9pm – 7am (10-hour shift No-hour break)

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.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

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

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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