Night Youth Care Worker

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth in a safe, structured environment.
• Conduct routine room checks and monitor student activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, hygiene, recreation, bedtime, and morning wake-up.
• Build positive relationships while serving as a mentor and role model.
• Respond professionally to challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques.
• Work collaboratively with your team to provide consistent care and support.

Requirements

• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Enjoy working with youth and making a meaningful difference.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical examination, and TB test.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401(k) with up to a 6% company match after one year
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing immediately
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Pay

$17.91 an hour plus a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

• A Shift: Sunday to Every Other Wednesday | 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• B Shift: Every Other Wednesday to Saturday | 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program.