GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage in Bryant, Arkansas seeks a Guidance Counselor to support at-risk youth within a secure residential program. You will develop graduation and career plans, provide individual and group counseling, and coordinate with case managers, families, and community partners to guide students through transitions and job readiness.

The role requires a Master's degree, Arkansas licensure for Guidance and Counseling, and a commitment to safety and growth for both students and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Current Arkansas licensure for Guidance & Counseling is required.
• Case management experience.
• Experience dealing with juvenile placement agencies.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug, TB tests, and abuse registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with tools and support to succeed in school and beyond; develop graduation and career plans; offer individual and group counseling.
• Collaborate with case managers, families, and community partners; guide students through transitions; facilitate job readiness and life skills programs; act as mentor.

Skills

Case management experience

Juvenile placement experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

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 Guidance Counselor 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

starting at $60,000 a year and increasing based on level of education and experience.

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 30 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:

As a Guidance Counselor, you will provide students with the tools and support they need to succeed in school and beyond. You’ll develop graduation and career plans, offer individual and group counseling, and prepare students for employment or post-secondary education. Working closely with case managers, families, and community partners, you’ll guide students through transitions, facilitate job readiness and life skills programs, and act as a mentor and positive role model every step of the way.

To be considered you should:

• Possess a minimum of a Master's Degree
• Possess current licensure in the state of Arkansas for Guidance & Counseling
• Case Management experience
• Prior experience dealing with juvenile placement agencies
• 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:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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 Guidance Counselor, 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.