Youth Care Mentor: Safe, Supportive Growth

Rite of Passage; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k match

Job summary

Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, AZ, is seeking a Youth Care Worker to supervise youth in a safe, structured environment and assist with daily routines, meals, hygiene and recreation.

You will mentor students, respond to challenging behaviors with de-escalation techniques, and work with a team to ensure consistent care. Requirements include 21+, HS diploma or GED, and ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of youth in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students while maintaining program expectations.
• Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities during shift.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, bedtime, and morning wake-up.
• Build positive relationships by mentoring and modeling constructive behavior.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with team to provide consistent care for each student.

Skills

Youth Care

De-escalation

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, AZ, is seeking a Youth Care Worker to supervise youth in a safe, structured environment and assist with daily routines, meals, hygiene and recreation.

You will mentor students, respond to challenging behaviors with de-escalation techniques, and work with a team to ensure consistent care. Requirements include 21+, HS diploma or GED, and ability to pass background checks.