Youth Care Worker - Juvenile Detention

Davidson Juvenile Detention Center wants you if....

You want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?
You want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?
You want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring Youth Services Workers/Coach Counselors/Safety and Security, Intake, Master Control at DCJDC in Nashville, 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 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:

As a Coach Counselor, you’ll provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for the youth in our program, and provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students. You’ll monitor and document student behaviors and activities, participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities, and work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.

There is no previous experience required for this role. Training will be provided, but if you do have related experience and/or education, you may be eligible to start above entry-level.

Looking for Part Time as well as Full Time *****

Full Time shifts: This is a 42/hr work week with 4 hours of built in over time.

We have two different shifts with rotating weeks of 3 days on

then 4 days off, followed by 4 days on and 3 days off

A Shift : Sunday Monday Tuesday and Every other Wednesday

B Shift : Thursday Friday Saturday and every other Wednesday

To be considered, you should:

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a desire to work with troubled teens.
• 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 40 programs in 16 states!
• Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22