REGIONAL COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Rite of Passage; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

Rite of Passage, located in Queen Creek, AZ, seeks a Regional Compliance Director to uphold licensing and regulatory standards across Southwest facilities. The role emphasizes PREA and CARF compliance, audits, and risk assessments to protect youth and ensure quality service.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, provide expert guidance, and implement corrective actions. A law degree and experience with juvenile placement agencies are key, with Arizona licensure

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Arizona licensure preferred but not required.
• Extensive knowledge of CARF and PREA regulations.
• Experience with juvenile placement agencies.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass background checks and medical tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments across facilities to ensure licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with PREA and CARF accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to mitigate compliance vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical assistance and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Support the management team to ensure success across all sites.

Skills

Legal expertise

Compliance auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Juris Doctor (Law degree)

Job description

Regional Compliance Director – Queen Creek, AZ

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth. This position is part of the Rite of Passage Team.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree
• Licensed attorney preferred; Arizona licensure preferred but not required
• Extensive knowledge of CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) regulations
• Prior experience working with juvenile placement agencies
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Ability to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments across all facilities in the Southwest District to ensure adherence to licensing requirements, state regulations, and critical compliance standards.
• Ensure compliance with PREA and CARF accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to mitigate compliance vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical assistance and develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Support the management team to ensure success across all sites.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: starting at $90,000 a year based on level of education and experience.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, company‑paid life insurance within 30 days, 401(k) match up to 6% after 1 year of employment, paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues, and more.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

About the Role

As a Regional Compliance Director, 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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Make a difference in the lives of youth.