Night Juvenile Support & Safety Advocate

Rite of Passage; Lewisville (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision and Company paid Life Insurance

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center in rural Lafayette County seeks a Night Direct Juvenile Support Worker to safeguard residents and support their well-being during the night shift. You will mentor youth, document progress, and assist with activities that promote growth and safety.

Applicants must be 21+, have a high school diploma, and pass required background, medical, and abuse registry checks. Schedule: 9pm–7am, 4 on/3 off; benefits available after probation.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test.
• Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

• Night Direct Juvenile Support Worker provides in-person safety and security around-the-clock.
• Provide for the physical and personal health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet each youth's treatment plan goals.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities; participate in educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.

Skills

Background check clearance

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 aNightJuvenile Support WorkeratTheLewisvilleJuvenile Treatment Center

The Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center (L.J.T.C.), nestled in the serene setting of rural Lafayette County, is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk young males. Our structured environment promotes self-discipline, self-respect, and motivation. We are looking for passionate individuals who value education, personal growth, and the power of second chances. At L.J.T.C., you’ll join a committed team making a profound difference, inspiring and guiding youth toward success. This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to impact lives in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Pay :$17.75 - $18.82perhour basedoneducation and experience.Schedule includes4 hours ofguaranteedovertime each pay period

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, VisionandCompany paid Life Insurance within90days,401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment,Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as itaccruesand more!

What you will do: ANightDirect Juvenile Support Workerprovidesin personsafety andsecurityaround-the-clock. In this role, you will provide for the physical,personaland health needs of each youth through individualmentoringand skill development.Direct Juvenile Support Workersprovide an atmosphere that is supportive of theyouth’sneeds;monitorand document behaviors and activities; andparticipateandassistwith educational, social,athleticand recreational activities.Direct Juvenile Support Workerwill collaboratewith other professional staff toestablishand meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should: Possessa 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 passa search of the childand adultabuse central registry.

Schedule: 4dayson/3off

Night Shift:9pm – 7am (10-hourshift*1 hourbreak*)

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

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 aNightDirect Juvenile Support Worker,you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive,safeand supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Peer Recognition

: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Job Security

Job Security

: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Ensures that program rules, norms, policies etc. are enforced and the nightly operation of the program is operated within all program requirements and regulatory guidelines. Conducts physical count of students within the assigned living area and records the count on the studentcheck sheet as required by site operations (every 5, 10, 15, etc. minutes). Ensures all doors are locked and secure throughout the night; including at some sites, student’s personalrooms.

Ensures there is adequate Group Living staff coverage before leaving shift.Washes, sorts and folds the student’s laundry as needed. (Site specific).Completes daily assignments as specified by supervisor, Group Leader and/or higher authority. Promotes a sense of community by teaching and modeling cooperation, respect, and responsibility in the group living environment; encouraging participants to interact with one another and creating opportunities for them to do so.

Adheres to the facility and daily schedule, ensures that the facility (unit, cottage, house, room, dorm, etc.) is on time for all elements and the students participate in all of the scheduled activities.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

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