Residential Advisor

Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable. By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families. This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes. In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.

YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter! And we believe that every child matters too! Safe Kids, Strong Families

Schedule : Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains awareness, safety, security and supervision of youth in our care at all times
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all youth in our care
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional relationships with Agency staff, and outside Agency contacts.
• Interacts with youth reinforcing concepts presented in life skills and other groups
• Daily progress notes and other required documentation on youth in care.
• Administers and documents medications as prescribed on medication logs after Health Office Orientation training only under the direct supervision of a Shift Supervisor.
• Follows all Behavior management and protocols and procedures.
• Reports all emergencies, concerns of youth and building needs to the appropriate parties.
• Assists in the preparation, documentation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Attends daily staffing, meetings, planning sessions and trainings as required and/or appropriate.
• Responsible for daily routines.
• Completes housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Participates in classes and groups with youth as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in Agency related meetings and trainings as appropriate.
• Assists with upkeep of house and outdoor areas.
• Engages in any and all activities with youth in their care including but not limited to: Walking, jumping, running, bending, stooping, playing, sitting, swimming, climbing. Offsite activities that may include sporting events, fairs, the zoo, concerts, movies and shows.
• Models Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Education must consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of verifiable work history.
• Must have at least 1-year experience supervising, nurturing / caring / meeting basic needs for youth (other than your own) ages 16 - 21 or 1-year post HS/GED education leading to a degree in Social Work, Child Development or related field.
• Must have valid Arizona Driver’s license, exhibit the ability to operate Agency vans and/or vehicles safely and have a clean 5-year motor vehicle history.
• Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process: they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients.
• Must maintain all Agency and licensing training and certification requirements.
• Must have computer knowledge / proficiency such that log notes can been entered as required.

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
• Calm app Subscription

*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*

Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.

Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities.