✨Join our group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for a Bilingual Senior Youth Care Worker at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona ✨
Canyon State Academy is located on a scenic 180-acre campus surrounded by Farm student housing for 300 + youth, a Thrift Store, Cafe, Barbershop and Church open to the community incorporating life skills for our students. Along with a fully equipped weight room, football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room & more).
Pay: starting at $17.50 an hour Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period
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 will do: Youth Care Workers work directly with the youth providing supervision. They work with the youth to make sure the day-to-day schedule is followed. Responsibilities can include supervising youth in the school, taking youth to medical appointments or outings.
To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~Bilingual in Spanish and English~ 1 year of working in a child welfare or agency setting ~ Internal applicants must be a Coach Counselor with no less than standard performance and at least 90 days of experience at Rite of Passage in a Coach Counselor or higher Direct Care Position. Staff in this position must have completed Initial Qualifications Training (Tech 22) prior to placement in this position~ External candidates must have 1 year prior experience working with at-risk youth in a similar position as a Coach Counselor or higher Direct Care position or at least 60 hours of college education in a directly related field of study. Staff must complete Operations, Treatment and Human Resources Essential Subject
Training within 6 months of placement in the position~ Supervisory experience preferred~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule: Two Shifts
A Shift Days – Sunday to Every other Wednesday 7a-8p or 8a-9p *1 hour break each day*
B Shift Days –Every other Wednesday to Saturday 7a-8p or 8a-9p *1 hour break each day*
A Shift Nights – Sunday to Every other Wednesday8p-8a
B Shift Nights –Every other Wednesday to Saturday 8p-8a
*Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program*
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
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 Bilingual 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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