Job Information
Rite of Passage UNIT MANAGER in Bryant, Arkansas
Description
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Unit Manager 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: $50,000 annually; can increase based on education and years of experience
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! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 (https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf)
What you will do: A Unit Manager oversees the daily schedule of their assigned unit, ensuring it is operating on time and students participate in scheduled activities. The Unit Manager will oversee program elements efficiently to promote positive behavioral traits with the students ensures Group Supervisors are supervising all elements effectively to reduce incidents. You will be responsible for supervision and management of Coach Counselors and Group Supervisors on your unit, while ensuring staff receive proper training, evaluations, incentives, and disciplinaries as necessary. This position is directly over all program elements within their Unit, including facilitating extra-curricular activities, PSD groups, and student participation in the educational environment.
To be considered you should: Have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field Three Years of experience in juvenile treatment One Year of Supervisory experience 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 requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License
Schedule: 5 days on/2 days offdays may vary; must be present between 8 AM to 5 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 Unit Manager, 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
Behaviors
Preferred
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
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
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Psychology
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Drivers License
Experience
Required
1 year: Supervisory experience
3 years: Experience in juvenile treatment
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