Youth Care Worker(CSA)

Rite of Passage • Queen Creek, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon State Academy is seeking a Youth Care Worker for its campus in Queen Creek, Arizona. The role supports youth by creating a positive, safe, structured, and supportive environment, helping students build skills and move toward becoming successful adults. The campus spans 180 acres and includes student housing, a farm, community facilities, and athletic amenities.

The Youth Care Worker supervises and supports a group of youth through daily routines and activities, builds positive mentoring relationships, and responds professionally to challenging behaviors. The position offers $17.91 per hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance are available within 90 days; a 401(k) match of up to 6% is available after one year of employment. Paid time off can be used as it accrues.

The schedule consists of two shifts, each described as 3.5 days, with 12-hour shifts. The schedule may change based on program needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical examination, and TB test.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain clear, respectful boundaries.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to responsibilities.
• Enjoy working with youth and making a positive impact.
• Effective communication and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with documentation.
• Comfortable being active and on one’s feet throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of youth in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Ensure students’ safety and well-being while maintaining program expectations.
• Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities throughout the shift.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, bedtime, and morning wake-up.
• Build positive relationships by serving as a mentor and role model.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviors using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with the team to provide consistent care and support for each student.
• Document information accurately, as indicated by the stated attention-to-detail expectations.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical insurance within 90 days.
• Dental insurance within 90 days.
• Vision insurance within 90 days.
• Company-paid life insurance within 90 days.
• 401(k) match of up to 6% after one year of employment.
• Paid time off that can be used as it accrues.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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