Lead Youth Care Professional - Orange County

Rite of Passage; Costa Mesa, Placentia (CA, CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 60 days

403b match up to 6%

Paid Time Off accrual

Job summary

Rite of Passage in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Lead Youth Care Professional for Orange County. This full‑time role offers $24 per hour and a $1,000 bonus after completing Essential Skills Training within 90 days. Morning and evening shifts available.

You will supervise residential youth 24/7, document behaviors, support education and recreation, and collaborate with other departments to implement each youth’s treatment plan, fostering a professional, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient, and respectful toward youth.
• Must pass background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test.
• 60 hours of college education in related field or 2+ years of experience with at‑risk youth; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around‑the‑clock supervision for residential youth.
• Monitor and document youth behaviors and actions.
• Assist with educational and recreational activities; collaborate with departments to meet treatment goals.
• Model cooperation, respect, and responsibility in group living environments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respectful demeanor

Supervisory experience

Education

60 hours of college education in related field

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Lead Youth Care Professional - Orange County

Locations

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Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

• Rate: $24 USD per hour
• Direct Student Care
• Full-Time

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Senior Coach Counselor at Southern California Treatment Program in Costa Mesa and Placentia, CA

Rite of Passage’s Southern California Treatment Program is located in a thriving community known for its cultural diversity, sunny weather, and proximity to world-class educational institutions, that allows our team members to enjoy an inspiring and supportive environment where they can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

Pay: Rate is $24.00 per hour; $1,000 Bonus after successful completion of Essential Skills Training within the first 90 Days!

Perks and Benefits: You will be eligible for Medical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full‑time employment. You will be eligible for the rest of the Rite of Passage Benefits Package immediately after 90 days of full‑time employment, 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

What you will do: You will provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for our residential youth and promote an atmosphere that is professional and supportive. You will monitor and document their behaviors and actions, participate and assist with educational and recreational activities, and work in collaboration with other departments to establish and meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan. In addition, you will uphold a sense of community by teaching and modeling cooperation, respect, and responsibility in the group living environment specifically for other staff.

To be considered you must: Be empathetic, patient, and respectful, with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test Must hold a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years Candidates should have 60 hours of college education in a directly related field of study or at least two years of prior experience working with at‑risk youth in a similar Direct Care position, with supervisory experience preferred Completion of company‑required training within six months of placement in the position is mandatory Internal applicants must have an acceptable performance record, at least 90 days of experience in a Child Care Worker or higher Direct Care position Must complete Initial Qualifications Training prior to placement in this role.

Information regarding Schedule/hours/shifts: Morning Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Evening Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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 Senior Coach Counselor, 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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