About us
We are a Grace Based, connection oriented home for Arizona’s foster children. Are you mission-minded and enjoy caring for young people in Arizona's foster care system? Our Youth Support Aides are flexible, self-directed, and independent problem solvers. You will assist the House Manager in meeting the material, physical, spiritual, emotional, and disciplinary needs of each child in the home. If you believe you are a good candidate for this position and want to be a part of an exciting team of Christian professionals committed to positively impacting the youth of today, please apply now.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting children with interactions, including behavioral management through connecting principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
- Transport children to/from school, activities, appointments, and religious options as necessary
- Assist with meal preparation and house cleaning
- Dispense medications
- Complete daily progress notes and other documentation
- Participate in monthly team meetings and agency wide trainings
- Maintain all DES licensing standards
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent
- 21+ years of age
- Possess an operational vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license; clean driving record
- Mature Christian, active in a local church
- 1 year experience working with children, 2 years verifiable employment
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, TBRI, Grace Based Parenting preferred
- Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
- Effective oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends or overnights
- Able to obtain a valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Dept. of Public Safety and pass a criminal background check
- CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain within three months of hiring)
Competitive compensation with AMAZING benefits including PTO, health insurance: medical/vision/dental/AFLAC, along with cell phone & mileage reimbursement.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to obtain a valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Dept. of Public Safety and pass a criminal background check?
- We need candidates who can offer shift flexibility. You may be asked to work weekend/evening/overnight shifts. Do you have weekend, evening and overnight availability?
- Have you lived outside of Arizona in the last 5 years?
License/Certification:
- AZ driver’s license & a clean driving record (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person