Part-Time Youth Care Worker - DLA

Rate: $17.91 USD per hour

Description

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! ✨

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Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

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