Shift Supervisor Davidson County Juvenile Detention Facility

Rite of Passage Brand; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance within 90 

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team in Nashville seeks a Shift Supervisor to mentor Direct Juvenile Support Workers, supervise Coach Counselors, and ensure safe, structured activities for youth aged 12-18.

You will uphold schedules, lead by example, and participate in education and recreation programs while promoting ROP programming and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Direct Juvenile Support Workers and supervise staff on units.
• Directly supervise Coach Counselors and Night Coach Counselors on education and activities.
• Ensure adherence to facility and daily schedules; maintain staff to student ratios.
• Make critical decisions during emergencies and inform Unit Managers.

Skills

Loyal

Enthusiastic

Detail Oriented

Functional Expert

Dedicated

Motivations

Growth Opportunities

Self-Starter

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field

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 Shift Supervisor

The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center is located in Downtown Nashville, right next to the Tennessee Titans stadium. We are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for at-risk youth. As part of our team, you’ll help provide care and supervision for young individuals awaiting trial, offering a mix of education, counseling, medical and recreation services. You’ll monitor activities, document behavior, and assist in various programs to support the growth and development of youth aged 12-18. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and ensuring safety and security, we want you to be part of our team!

Pay: $65,000-$70,000; can increase based on education and years of experience

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: The Shift Supervisor is considered a lead mentor to the Direct Juvenile Support Workers, providing direction and supervision to both staff and students. Shift 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 Shift 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 informing 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: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Must have at least 1 year of experience working at-risk youth ~ Supervisory experience is preferred ~ 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

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.

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field.

Experience

Required

2-3 years:

2-3 years:

Experience in a residential treatment facility setting.

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