JUVENILE DETENTION COACH COUNSELORS

Rite of Passage•Nashville, TN

9d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a Juvenile Detention Coach Counselor at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The center provides a safe, supportive environment for at-risk youth aged 12–18 who are awaiting trial. Coach Counselors provide around-the-clock, in-person safety and security and help meet each youth’s physical, personal, and health needs through mentoring and skill development. They support youth growth and development by monitoring and documenting behavior and activities and assisting with educational, social, athletic, and recreational programs. The role involves collaborating with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan. The position pays $20.50–$21.50 per hour, based on education and experience, and includes four hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period. The schedule alternates between four days on and three days off, and three days on and four days off. Day shifts are 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; night shifts are 7 p.m.–8 a.m. Both are 12-hour shifts with a one-hour break.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical examination, and TB test.
Ability to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person safety and security around the clock.
Meet each youth’s physical, personal, and health needs through individual mentoring and skill development.
Create an atmosphere supportive of the youth’s needs.
Monitor and document youth behaviors and activities.
Participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
Collaborate with professional staff to establish and meet each youth’s treatment-plan goals.