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Rite of PassageAdolescent Treatment Cntr
Youth Care Professional
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$52,391 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
✨ Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a STRTP Residential Youth Care Professional at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, California. ✨ San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley. SPA is equipped with all the amenities of a private high school, including classrooms, an auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. On grounds sports and activities include basketball, softball, and football. Our unique campus features residential staff and house parents serving as surrogate parents who mentor and tutor students, teach age-appropriate independent living skills, create opportunities to explore new interests, encourage participation in sports and recreation, assist in the exploration of career and job opportunities, and promote family living skills.
Pay:
Pay:
starting at $22/hr. $1500 Training and Sign-on-Bonus (Paid out: $1000 at 3 months after completion and demonstration of training, $500 at 6 months of employment)Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 403b match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ATCS Benefits & Perks (https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ROP-benefits-perks-2025-ATCS.pdf) What you will do: As a Child Care Worker, you will provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development; provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students; monitor and document student behaviors and activities; participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities; work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student's treatment plan.To be considered you should:
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry. Must have prior experience working with Residential care for youth or Youth ages 12-17Schedule:
4 days per week, 10-hour shifts. Shift 1- Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- 7am-5pm or 1pm-11pm Shift 2
- Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
- 7am-5pm or 1pm-11pm Shift 3
- Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday
- 10pm-8am (overnight) Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
- 2 years: Youth Residential Care Education Required High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.