Regional Compliance Director, Youth Services (CA/NV)

Rite of Passage; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance within 30s

401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of

Paid Time Off that can be used as soon

and more!

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Job summary

Rite of Passage at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, CA seeks a Regional Compliance Director to oversee audits, monitoring, and risk assessments across its CA/NV district. The role enforces licensing, state regulations, PREA, and CARF accreditation standards, partnering with internal teams and external agencies to drive compliant operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Law degree, with preference for CA/NV bar membership, and is willing to travel within CA and NV.

Qualifications

• Law degree or legal secretary background.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test.
• Extensive knowledge of CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple state child care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, monitoring, and risk assessments across CA/NV facilities to ensure licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to mitigate compliance vulnerabilities and provide technical assistance.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to maintain compliance with applicable standards.
• Serve on the Management team to ensure success across all sites.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Risk assessment

Multisite oversight

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 Regional Compliance Director at our San Pasqual Academy site in Escondido, CA

Required qualifications:

Law degree.

Preffered qualification:

Active bar membership in California and/or Nevada preferred

Pay:

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

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.

This job will require travel within CA and NV. Must be willing to travel.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance within 30 days
• 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!
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What you will do:

The Regional Compliance Director will be responsible for conducting audits, monitoring, and risk assessments across all facilities within the CA/NV District to ensure adherence to licensing requirements, state regulations, and critical compliance standards, including PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation requirements. This role will require close collaboration with both internal teams and external agencies to mitigate compliance vulnerabilities, provide technical assistance, and develop and implement corrective action plans as needed to maintain compliance with all relevant standards. This position is a key role on the Management team, ensuring success across all sites.

To be considered you should:

Law degree or legal secretary background. Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry

Schedule:

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

Thought Provoking:

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred Work-Life Balance:

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education Required

Doctorate or better in Law.

Experience Preferred

Extensive knowledge of CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) regulations.

Extensive knowledge of multiple state child care regulations.

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