Residential Youth Mentor

Rite of Passage • Escondido, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Residential Youth Mentor at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, California. San Pasqual Academy is a unique campus located on 238 acres, equipped with amenities of a private high school including classrooms, an auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. On-grounds sports and activities include basketball, softball, and football. The residential staff and house parents serve 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. 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 Child Care Worker, 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.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development.
• Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students.
• Monitor and document student behaviors and activities.
• Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.

Benefits

• Medical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED