Day Shift Direct Juvenile Support Worker

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) 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 and unlimited potential for achievement and growth. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on‑site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area.

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

Full‑Time and Part‑Time Available.

Bonus
:
Receive a $1,000 bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training with us.

(Full‑Time Only) Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company‑paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401(k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more.

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. You will create 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.

You will collaborate 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.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Prior experience is a PLUS, but not required.
• 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.

• Full‑Time
  
  Schedule:
  
  4 days on/3 off – 3 days on/4 off.
• Day
  
  Shift: 7 am – 8 pm (12‑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.