GROUP SUPERVISOR (DAY SHIFT - INTAKE/ASSESSMENT)

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

Company paid Life Insurance within 90d

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage is seeking a Group Supervisor for the Day Shift at AJATC in Bryant, Arkansas. You will mentor Direct Juvenile Support Workers and supervise Coach Counselors, ensuring schedules, safety, and high standards of care.

The role requires at least 1 year with at-risk youth, supervisory experience, and a valid driver’s license. A 4-on/3-off schedule supports a stable work-life balance within our secure residential facility.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision to Direct Juvenile Support Workers.
• Directly supervise Coach Counselors and Night Coach Counselors while on units, in Education, and other ROP activities.
• Ensure staff and students adhere to facility and daily schedules, including punctuality.
• Maintain proper staff-to-student ratios for coverage.
• Make critical and sound decisions during emergencies and conduct group intervention crisis sessions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

At-risk youth experience

Team leadership

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

GROUP SUPERVISOR (DAY SHIFT - INTAKE/ASSESSMENT)

Job Category: Direct Student Care

Requisition Number: GROUP018190

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary : $45,000 USD per year

Locations

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AJATC
Bryant, AR 72022, USA

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 ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 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 (1 2-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.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

External candidates must have 1 year prior experience working with at-risk youth. Must complete Initial Qualifications Youth Care 101 Training as well as Operations, Treatment and Human Resources Essential Subjects Training within three months of placement in this position.

Internal applicants must poses 1 year Direct Care experience. Must have completed Initial Qualifications Youth Care 101 Training as well as Operations, Treatment and Human Resources Essential Subjects prior to placement in this position.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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