(INTAKE) DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER

(INTAKE) DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER

Job Category: Direct Student Care Requisition Number: INTAK017533

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Direct Juvenile Support Worker at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) 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.

Pay: $17.75 - $18.82 per hour based on education and experience. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.

Bonus: Receive a $1000 Bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training with us!

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!

What you will do: A Direct Juvenile Support Worker provides in person safety and security around-the-clock. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development. Direct Juvenile Support Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth's needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Direct Juvenile Support Workers will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan. This specific position will work directly on our Intake & Assessment Unit.

To be considered you should: 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 ~ Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

Schedule: 4 days on/3 off – 3 days on/4 off

Day Shift: 7am – 8pm ( 1 2-hour shift * 1 hour break *)

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 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.