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Rite of Passage
Torrance, California

Senior Coach Counselor - Los Angeles County

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23.00 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

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 Senior Coach Counselor at Southern California Treatment Program in Torrance, CA

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, that allows our team members to enjoy an inspiring and supportive environment where they can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

Pay: Rate is $23.00 per hour

Perks and Benefits

You will be eligible for Medical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. You will be eligible for the 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 and more! ATCS Benefits & Perks

What You Will Do

You will provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for our residential youth and promote an atmosphere that is professional and supportive.

You will monitor and document their behaviors and actions, participate and assist with educational and recreational activities, and work in collaboration with other departments to establish and meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan.

In addition, you will uphold a sense of community by teaching and modeling cooperation, respect, and responsibility in the group living environment specifically for other staff.

To be considered you must: Be empathetic, patient, and respectful, with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens ~ Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test ~ Must hold a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years ~ Candidates should have 60 hours of college education in a directly related field of study or at least one year of prior experience working with at-risk youth in a similar Direct Care position, with supervisory experience preferred ~ Completion of company-required training within six months of placement in the position is mandatory ~ Internal applicants must have an acceptable performance record, at least 90 days of experience in a Child Care Worker or higher Direct Care position ~ Must complete Initial Qualifications Training prior to placement in this role.

Information Regarding Schedule/hours/shifts

  • Morning Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Evening Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

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 Senior Coach Counselor, 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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Senior Coach Counselor will provide safety and continuous supervision for residential youth while fostering a professional and supportive atmosphere. This role includes monitoring and documenting behaviors, assisting with activities, and collaborating on youth treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be empathetic, patient, and respectful, with a genuine desire to work with troubled teens, and must pass background checks, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test. Required qualifications include 60 college education hours in a related field or one year of experience with at-risk youth, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

DocumentationCooperation ModelingRespect ModelingResponsibility ModelingPatienceEmpathyYouth CounselingTreatment Planning Assistance

Juvenile Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Coach Counselor - Los Angeles County at Rite of Passage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Juvenile Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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  • No weekends

Living in Torrance

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M
Typical market rent
$2,952/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.