(HIGH IMPACT) DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER

Hope Forest Academy; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Bonus after training

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Direct Juvenile Support Worker for the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas. The role focuses on safety, mentoring youth, and supporting their health and educational plans in a secure residential setting.

You will work with dedicated staff in a High Impact Program, participate in activities, and help youth progress toward their individualized treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry
• Must meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including a valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person safety and security around-the-clock
• Support the physical, personal and health needs of youth through mentoring and skill development
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities
• Collaborate with other professional staff to meet youth treatment plan goals
• Assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities

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 Direct Juvenile Support Worker 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 : $17.75 - $18.82 per hour based on education and experience. Full-Time Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period

Full Time and Part Time Available

BONUS: Receive a $1000 Bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training with us!

(Full Time Only) 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! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do:

A Direct Juvenile Support Worker provides in person safety and security around-the-clock. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development. Direct Juvenile Support Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youths needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Direct Juvenile Support Worker will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan. This specific position works directly in our High Impact Program.

~ There is no previous experience required for this role, as training will be provided. We are looking for individuals that are consistent, fair, punctual, motivated, and structure-oriented. If you have prior experience in similar facilities, any military training and/or relevant education, you may be eligible to start above entry-level. ~

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
• Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

Schedule:

4 days on/3 off - 3 days on/4 off

B-Shift :

Every Thursday through Saturday, every other Wednesday

7am - 8pm ( 1 2-hour shift * 1 hour break *)

Part-Time:

Monday through Friday

11am - 4pm or 12pm - 5pm

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.

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