YOUTH CARE WORKER - MESA 2ND SHIFT

Youth Care Worker - Mesa 2nd Shift

Salary Range $22.31 - $22.31 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Swing Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Professional Services

Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.

Our residential programs are ready to hire Bilingual Youth Care Workers to join the team at our Mesa Emergency Shelter.

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to building a culture of kindness for the children receiving services.

In this role you will spend most of your time in direct supervision of the youth in our agency's care, providing a safe and secure environment where their emotional well-being can flourish. You will assist in the youth's daily routines including food service, housekeeping duties, recreational and play times, and appropriate rest and relaxation. You will oversee safe transitions between different activities and have the opportunity to foster an environment that facilitates learning and behavioral management in a supportive manner. Under the direction of a Shift Supervisor, you will also assist with the admissions and discharges of the children. Utilizing agency established behavior management protocols and procedures you will support the youth and assist in building essential life skills.

Qualifications

To be considered you must have:

• Spanish/English bilingual capabilities
• The ability to work five, 8-hour shifts (afternoons) each week, including weekends
• A High School Diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age
• One year of experience supervising, nurturing, and meeting the basic needs for youth
• Multi-tasking skills that will support proper documentation and note taking in a fast paced environment
• A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver's license.
• A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting

You are a star candidate if you have the above, and:

• Prior experience working with diverse youth populations that will prepare you to model the Agency's expectation of sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness
• CPI Certification, CPR & First Aid, Mental Health First Aid
• Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Staff Appreciation Activities
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.