GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Rite of Passage•Bryant, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide students with the tools and support they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Develop graduation and career plans.
Offer individual and group counseling.
Prepare students for employment or post-secondary education.
Work closely with case managers, families, and community partners.
Guide students through transitions.
Facilitate job readiness and life skills programs.
Act as a mentor and positive role model every step of the way.