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Description

Do you want to help improve the lives of autistic youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring Coach Counselors to work the overnight shift at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for autistic and troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

NOW OFFERING HIGHER BASE WAGE, STARTING AT $17 USD PER HOUR!

We also offer a $500. sign on bonus at 3 months of employment and another $500. at 6 months of employment.

What you’ll do:

Coach Counselors provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of autistic youth. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Coach Counselors provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the youth; monitor and document youth behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Coach Counselors work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan. Coach Counselors perform standard level paraprofessional work in every aspect of the program operations. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor or designee.

To be considered, you should:

· Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

· Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

· Be at least 21 years of age.

· Have a desire to work with youth.

· Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

The Perks:

· A schedule that allows for more consecutive days off.

· Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.

· Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

· Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

· Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

· Free Meals on shift.

· Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

· Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 57 programs in 18 states!

· Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Prior experience working with troubled youth

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)