Direct Juvenile Support Worker

About the role

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Juvenile Support Worker at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center (D.C.J.D.C.) in Nashville, Tennessee. The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center is located in Downtown Nashville, right next to the Tennessee Titans stadium, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for at-risk youth. As part of our team, you’ll help provide care and supervision for young individuals awaiting trial, offering a mix of education, counseling, medical and recreation services. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and ensuring safety and security, we want you to be part of our team! 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in person safety and security around-the-clock.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development.
• Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities.
• Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.
• Monitor activities, document behavior, and assist in various programs to support the growth and development of youth aged 12-18.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Benefits

• $1000 bonus after completion of ROP Core Practice training (90 days).
• 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.

Pay

Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour based on education and experience.

Schedule

• Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period.
• Shift pattern: 4 days on/3 off – 3 days on/4 off.
• Day Shift: 7am – 8pm (12-hour shift with 1 hour break).
• Night Shift: 7pm – 8am (12-hour shift with 1 hour break).