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Rite of Passage PART TIME COACH COUNSELOR in Bryant, Arkansas
Description
Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk 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 looking for a Part-Time Coach Counselor at Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center in Alexander, AR, 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 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.
What you’ll do:
The primary responsibilities of a Coach Counselor are to provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth. Coach Counselors provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development. Coach Counselor’s provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students; monitor and document student 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 student’s treatment plan. The Coach Counselor is distinguished from Night Coach Counselor in that in this role, a Coach Counselor performs standard level paraprofessional work in every aspect of the program operations. Typically reports to a Group leader or higher authority and may vary by individual location.
To be considered, you should:
Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect. Have a desire to work with troubled teens.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed either 60 hours of college education or 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
Meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years. CDL license holders will be eligible to drive buses and large vans.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Perks & Benefits:
Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
Leadership Development programs (LEAP & ASCEND)
Free Meals on shift.
Free Uniforms (Direct Care staff)
Working Advantage Discount Program
Fun Staff/Student events
Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 60 programs spanning across 18 states!
The rewarding feeling of being part of a mission-driven organization that has been helping improve the lives of youth for 40 YEARS!
Apply today and help us make a difference!
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
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
Preferred
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
Education
Required
- High School or better
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)