Caregiver

Youth Caregiver

Accepting PRN (as needed) & Part Time (12 hours per month up to 29 hours per week)

Flexibility needed

Site of Service: U.S. Customs & Border Protection – Tucson Sector

Application is for this job location only

Security: Candidates must undergo an e-QIP security clearance process, typically spanning 60-90 days. Commitment to this thorough process is essential due to its significant time and cost investment. You will not be eligible for employment until this process has been completed.

Job Summary: U.S. Customs & Border Protection is looking for bilingual caregivers, who will perform the duties and responsibilities for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Family Units (FMUA). The caregiver shall maintain a safe environment, observing and encouraging adherence to safety rules and health guidelines. This will include assisting with the general care of children performed at a level of quality and according to industry safety standards commensurate with those required of caregivers employed at state-licensed daycare facilities.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Not required. Will train in the following skills: personal care and toileting for children; basic hygiene and basic infection control; maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment; basic first aid and basic emergency procedures; understanding abuse and neglect.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• U.S. Citizenship: Individuals shall be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents residing in the US for 3 of the past 5 years.
• Language Requirement: Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish.
• Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract & lift up to 40 lbs

Hours:

• 12 hour shifts – 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 3.5 days a week – Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat
• Weekends & holidays required
• Shift times cannot be moved
• Due to shift availability, you will be required to start on night shift. Please let us know if this is not an option for you.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time
• 401K & Life Insurance

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.