DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER/COACH COUNSELOR

Willard Peak; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance within 90?

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team in Dermott, Arkansas, seeks a Direct Juvenile Support Worker/Coach Counselor to join the Dermott Juvenile Treatment Center. The role is full-time and on-site, offering a $17.75–$18.82 hourly pay range with guaranteed overtime and a $1000 bonus after Essential Skills Training.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match. Responsibilities include creating a positive, safe environment for youth, supportive programming, and contributing to their growth and success

Qualifications

• Dedicated to a task with loyalty or integrity.
• Detail oriented and thorough in execution.
• Ability to provoke thoughtful discussion and reflection.
• Leads by example and inspires teammates.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to group goals.

Responsibilities

• Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!
• 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.

Skills

Dedicated

Detail Oriented

Thought Provoking

Leader

Team Player

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School Diploma or better

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

Locations

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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.

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