Night Shift Youth Services Worker / Coach Counselor (Intake Department)

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 for our Intake Department 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. 

Training will be provided, but if you do have related experience and/or education, you may be eligible to start above entry-level.

This is a 42-hour workweek with 4 hours of built-in overtime.

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 

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.

Perks & Benefits: 

• 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 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  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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