GROUP SUPERVISOR (DAY SHIFT)

Rite of Passage; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage at AJATC in Bryant, AR is hiring a Group Supervisor to lead Direct Juvenile Support Workers and supervise Coach Counselors. You will ensure staff-to-student ratio, enforce daily schedules, and respond to emergencies with sound judgment.

The role offers a 4-on/3-off schedule, a $45,000 annual salary with potential increases based on education and experience, and benefits including insurance, 401k match, and paid time off. Join a mission-driven team making a difference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision to Direct Juvenile Support Workers and Coach Counselors.
• Maintain proper staff-to-student ratios and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Lead crisis intervention sessions when needed and communicate concerns to Unit Managers.
• Model professional behavior and ROP programming for staff and students.

Skills

Staff supervision

Youth mentoring

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Group Supervisor at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) 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

$45,000 annually; can increase based on education and years of experience. $1000 BONUS: Completion of Essential Skills.

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!

What you will do

A Group Supervisor is considered a lead mentor to the Direct Juvenile Support Workers, providing direction and supervision to both staff and students. The Group Supervisor will directly supervise Coach Counselors and Night Coach Counselors while being within the mix with them on the units, in Education, and anywhere else where there is ROP activity. This position does exercise authority in ensuring staff and students adhere to the facility and daily schedules, including being on time and participation in all program elements required. As a Group Supervisor, you will work the same schedule as the Coach Counselors and effectively maintain the proper staff to student ratio for coverage. As the immediate supervisor of direct care staff, you may be responsible for making critical and sound decisions during emergencies, including conducting group intervention crisis sessions and inform Unit Managers of concerns. This position requires you to be a role model for staff and students, leading by example and modeling ROP programming.

To be considered you should

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working at-risk youth.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• 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.
• Must meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License.

Schedule

• 4 days on/3 off – 3 days on/4 off.
• Day Shift: 7am – 8pm (12-hour shift *1 hour break *)
• B-Shift (every other Wednesday, Thursday - Saturday)

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 Group Supervisor, 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.