Youth Care Worker(DLA)

Rite of Passage Brand; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Care Worker for Desert Lily Academy in Queen Creek, AZ. The role involves supervising youth, ensuring safety, and supporting daily routines in a trauma-informed setting.

You will mentor the youth, respond to behavioral challenges with de-escalation techniques, and work with the team to provide consistent care and documentation. The job offers benefits after onboarding and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass criminal background check, drug screen, physical exam, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of youth in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students while upholding program expectations.
• Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities during shifts.
• 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 de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with the team to provide consistent care and support for each student.

Skills

Youth supervision

De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Queen Creek,AZ - Arizona
Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Workerat Desert Lily Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona.

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 an hour
$1,000 Sign on Bonus
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

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.

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.
• Attention to detail with documentation
• Are comfortable being active and on your feet throughout your shift.

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.

Schedule:

A Shift: 3.5 days

B Shift: 3.5 days

12 Hour Shifts

*Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program*

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 Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Required

High School or better.

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