Part-Time Intake Direct Juvenile Support Worker

Position: (PART-TIME INTAKE) DIRECT JUVENILE SUPPORT WORKER
Location: Arkansas City

Workplace Overview

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

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. The campus features residential student dormitories, on‑site school, library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical area and an outdoor recreation area.

Pay

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

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 create a supportive atmosphere for the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.

You 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

3 Days, 8‑Hour Shift

A‑Shift: Sunday through Tuesday, 7 AM to 3 PM OR 12 PM to 8 PM

B‑Shift: Thursday through Saturday, 7 AM to 3 PM OR 12 PM to 8 PM

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.

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Qualifications

• High School

Behaviors

• Team Player
  :
  Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented
  :
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated
  :
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact
  :
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self‑Starter
  :
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Work‑Life Balance
  :
  Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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