GROUP SUPERVISOR (DAY SHIFT - INTAKE/ASSESSMENT)

Rite of Passage Brand; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance after 90d

401k match 6% after 1 year

Paid Time Off accrual

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team at AJATC in Bryant, AR is hiring a Group Supervisor to lead Direct Juvenile Support Workers and Coach Counselors. You will supervise staff on the units, ensure schedules and staff-to-student ratios, and participate in program elements.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year working with at-risk youth, supervisory experience, and the ability to pass background checks and driver requirements. The schedule is 4 days on/3 off with 12-hour day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth is required.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Criminal background check, drug, TB test and abuse registry checks are required.
• Must have or be able to obtain an active Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead Direct Juvenile Support Workers and Coach Counselors.
• Supervise staff on units, Education, and other ROP activities.
• Maintain proper staff-to-student ratios and sequence adherence to schedules.
• Make critical decisions during emergencies and conduct crisis intervention sessions.
• Model professional behavior and represent ROP programming to youth.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with at-risk youth

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 within 90 days

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 *)
A-Shift (Sunday to Tuesday, every other Wednesday)

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.