✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Unit Manager at Western Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania✨
Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post-adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young women (14-21), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.
Pay: $60,000 annually
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: The Unit Manager adheres to the facility schedule, ensures the unit is on time for all elements and completes daily assignments as specified by the Director of Group Living; oversees the daily schedule, including the PM Program, to ensure it operates on time and the students participate in all of the scheduled activities as listed on the PM schedule; and oversees all program elements efficiently to promote positive behavioral traits with the students. Ensures Group Leaders are supervising all elements effectively to reduce incidents. This person acts as head coach, team supervisor or program element supervisor at all times, and in conjunction with the Program Director and Director of Group Living, facilitates all extra-curricular and community service activities and facilitates the scheduled Positive Skill Development Group meetings, as well, as reviews student Daily Assessment Program Notes.
To be considered you should: Possess a Bachelors Degree in a related field or any equivalent combination numbers of years’ experience, education and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Military experience and training is acceptable. Three (3) years of experience in a juvenile treatment (Residential, Behavioral, Dentition, Corrections, etc.) Related and/or equivalent experience may be substituted with approval ~ One (1) year supervisory experience ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule: A rotating schedule of 5 days on, 2 days off, days off will vary.
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 Youth Services 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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Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required supervisory experience juvenile treatment (Residential, Behavioral, Dentition, Corrections, etc.) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three (3) years of experience in juvenile treatment (residential, behavioral, detention, corrections, etc.)
- One (1) year of supervisory experience
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Pass a drug screen (pre-employment drug testing, THC not tested)
- Pass a physical and TB test
- Pass a search of the child abuse central registry
- Military experience and training acceptable as equivalent
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
