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 hiring a Paraprofessional 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 Paraprofessional works as a staff member of the Education Department team. Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of the Positive Organizational Culture and providing instructional services to students. The Paraprofessional reports to the Educational Resource Coordinator and/or the Principal and Assistant Principal.

 

To be considered, you should:

Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect. Have at least 60 hours of college credit or received the Paraprofessional Certification.  Have related experience working with at-risk youth. Possess a knowledge of: Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning, various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high-school youth, effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles, effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with other site staff, and technology and how it is utilized as an educational tool. Have the demonstrated ability to: Establish a teaching rapport with students which results in student achievement in all program areas, collaborate with staff to assist in the delivery of curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students, learn and utilize computers in the overall function of performing required teaching duties, and accept additional tasks as assigned including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments. Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

 

The Perks:

Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried) Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased 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. 9 Recognized Holidays Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards. Access to Employee Assistance Program (virtual therapy) Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months 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!