APPLY NOW AND JOIN GAP MINISTRIES for up to $500 as an incentive bonus*! Full-time Youth Group Home Professionals who successfully complete 6 months will get $500* and Part-time hires will get $250*. Be a vibrant part of changing the lives of children going through a difficult season. GAP Ministries is hiring staff for our 8 family-style homes in Northwest Tucson where we care for children and teens placed in foster care. Group Home Professionals provide direct care and provide a safe, Christ-centered temporary home for children in foster care. They are part of a larger Christ-centered team with high expectations for biblical character and values focused on creating and modeling for children in care and for all staff love, hope and peace.

Schedule: This opportunity is available both Full-Time and Part-Time. Overnight typically 10P to 9AM. GAP Ministries understands the need for work and personal life balance and is willing to consider aligning these needs with the needs of the children's care

Pay: Experience and education are rewarded with a higher pay amount (DOEE).

Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bi-Annual CPR, AED & First Aid Certification
• Annual De-Escalation Certification
• Paid Sick Leave, up to 40 hours per year, very flexible use
• Employee discount at MGP Automotive
• $600 Vouchers to shop our Community Warehouse and Treasures & More resale store
• Costco Warehouse Gold Membership
• FT Employees also receive:
  • Choice from 4 Medical Plans, including 2 health savings plans one of which is Employer Paid
  • Employer Paid Dental
  • Employer Paid Vision
  • Employer Paid $10,000 Life insurance
  • Additional 12 days of Paid Time Off in the first year
  • Access to matching retirement savings plan and retirement planning resources

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct care to hurting and traumatized children and youth kiddos by assisting in daily activities while maintaining a safe, orderly, and caring environment
• Participate in relationship building activities with kiddos
• Recognize and react appropriately to kiddos displaying aggressive behavior, acting as a danger to themselves or others, or are in a crisis or medical emergency
• Provide and record children's medications
• Report observations (good and challenges) according to facility policy and procedure
• Perform house cleaning tasks
• Be receptive to guidance and direction from Supervisor