(DAY SHIFT) DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER
About The Position
Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Direct Juvenile Support Worker at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) for our facility 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience is a PLUS, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provides in person safety and security around-the-clock.
- Provides for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development.
- Provides an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs.
- Monitors and documents behaviors and activities.
- Participates and assists with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
- Collaborates with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.
- Programming focuses on building teamwork, accountability, and conflict resolution skills while encouraging peer interaction and community living.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 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
- $1000 Bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
