Awake Night Staff - Los Angeles County

About the role

Rite of Passage’s Southern California Treatment Program is located in a thriving community known for its cultural diversity, sunny weather, and proximity to world-class educational institutions, providing an inspiring and supportive environment where team members can make a meaningful impact while growing personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight safety and around‑the‑clock supervision for residential youth.
• Monitor and document their behaviors and actions.
• Participate and assist with educational and recreational activities.
• Work in collaboration with other departments to establish and meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan.

Requirements

• Demonstrate empathy, patience, respect, and a genuine desire to work with troubled teens.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test.
• Possess a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Have relevant life experience in child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice, either as a mentor or caregiver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Child Development Teaching Permit.
• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Psychology.
• Certification as an Alcohol or Drug Counselor.
• One year of full‑time experience in a group home, therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program.

Benefits

• Medical insurance effective the first of the month following 60 days of full‑time employment.
• Eligibility for the full Rite of Passage Benefits Package 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.

Pay

• Entry rate starting at $20.00 per hour.
• $500.00 Sign‑On Bonus for Full‑Time Direct Care position, paid out at 6 months.
• $1,000 Bonus after successful completion of Essential Skills Training within the first 90 days.

Schedule

• A Shift: Sunday – Wednesday, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am.
• B Shift: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am.