Part-Time Youth Care Worker
Join Our Dynamic Rite of Passage Team as a Part-Time Youth Care Worker at Desert Lily Academy in Queen Creek, AZ, a community rooted in a rich agricultural history and known for cultivating growth both in its fields and in the lives of youth by fostering positive change and empowerment.
Desert Lily Academy (DLA) is a residential treatment program providing female-specific programming in a normalized, trauma-informed setting that promotes learning, growth and positive change. Desert Lily offers an eclectic blend of academic, vocational, and extracurricular opportunities. Through innovative program elements and a model designed to address the unique needs of our young women, Desert Lily helps youth build bright and meaningful futures for themselves and their community.
Pay
$17.91 per hour
$1,000 sign-on bonus
Part-Time Schedule
This is a permanent part-time position working approximately 24 hours per week on the C-Shift.
The specific days and hours of the shift will be determined based on program needs and may be subject to change.
What You'll Do
Supervise a group of youth in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
Ensure the safety and well-being of students while maintaining program expectations.
Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities throughout your 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 your team to provide consistent care and support for each student.
Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain professional boundaries while creating a positive and supportive environment for youth.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical examination, and TB test.
Ability to work the assigned C-Shift schedule and fulfill approximately 24 hours per week.
This Position Is a Great Fit If You...
Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Can establish and maintain clear, respectful boundaries.
Are dependable, punctual, and committed to your responsibilities.
Enjoy working with youth and making a positive impact.
Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
Have strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Are comfortable being active and on your feet throughout your shift.
Are looking for a meaningful, permanent part-time opportunity working with youth.
Make a Difference
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 Part-Time Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building valuable experience and a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth! â¨
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