Night Youth Care Worker

Rite of Passage Brand; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Night Youth Care Worker for Desert Lily Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona. You will supervise and support youth in a safe, structured environment, performing routine room checks, daily tasks, and mentorship duties overnight.

Ideal candidates remain calm, dependable, and team-oriented, with a commitment to documenting activities and maintaining a positive youth-focused atmosphere. Shift: B; 8:00 PM–8:00 AM every other Wednesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, physical examination, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth in a safe, structured environment.
• Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, bedtime, and morning wake-up.
• Build positive relationships while serving as a mentor and role model.
• Respond professionally to challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques.
• Work collaboratively with your team to provide consistent care and support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

De-escalation

Youth mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Night Youth Care Worker at Desert Lily Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona
Desert Lily Academy (DLA) is a residential treatment program providing female-specific programming in a normalized, trauma-informed setting that promotes learning, growth and positive change. Desert Lily offers an eclectic blend of academic, vocational, and extracurricular opportunities. Through innovative program elements and a model designed to address the unique needs of our young women, Desert Lily helps youth build bright and meaningful futures for themselves and their community.

Pay: $17.91 an hour
$1,000 Sign on Bonus

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401(k) with up to a 6% company match after one year
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing immediately
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and support youth in a safe, structured environment.
• Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, bedtime, and morning wake-up.
• Build positive relationships while serving as a mentor and role model.
• Respond professionally to challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques.
• Work collaboratively with your team to provide consistent care and support.

We're Looking For Candidates Who:

• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
• Are dependable, punctual, and committed to their responsibilities.
• Have strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Enjoy working with youth and making a meaningful difference.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical examination, and TB test.

Available Shifts:
B Shift: Every Other Wednesday to Saturday | 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM

*Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program*

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 Night Youth Care Mentor, 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.