✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Coach Counselor (Metal Detector) 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 $17.75 - $18.82 per hour based on education and experience.
Part-Time Only
What you will do: The Metal Detector Officer is responsible for maintaining safety and security at the facility by monitoring the Control Desk entrance, operating the metal detector, screening all individuals entering the building, and conducting searches for contraband in accordance with agency policies and procedures. This position ensures proper entry and exit procedures are followed, maintains visitor and security documentation, and remains alert to any potential safety concerns while providing professional and respectful communication to staff, visitors, vendors, and residents. When activity at the Control Desk is limited, the Metal Detector Officer may also assist with Coach Counselor responsibilities throughout the facility, including resident supervision, movement, and support of daily operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and secure environment.
To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Prior experience is a PLUS, but not required ~ 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.
Part-Time Schedule: 1) Sunday & Monday: 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM
OR
2) Friday & Saturday: 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM
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 Direct 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.
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At Rite of Passage, improving lives has been our guiding mission since our organization was established in 1984. We are passionate youth advocates committed to empowering the next generation by giving them the tools, skills, and support they need to thrive. As a leading national provider of youth services, we implement evidence-based, trauma-responsive, and innovative programs as unique as the individuals we serve.
Our organization is committed to working in partnership with youth, families, and communities, and we are proud to provide creative solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the individuals in our care.
