Child Direct Care Position - Awake Overnight

Child Direct Care Position – Awake Overnight

Join GAP Ministries, a faith‑based ministry serving Southern Arizona since 1999, in this ministry opportunity to care for foster children in a group home in northwest Tucson.

16.00 USD/hr – 18.00 USD/hr

Salary: 16.00 USD per hour plus a 1.50 USD differential for overnight work (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

• At least 1 year of experience working with children (paid or volunteer); verification required.
• Minimum age of 22 years.
• Reliable overnight availability and ability to remain awake during duty.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and capable of housekeeping tasks.
• Basic computer and smartphone proficiency (for vacation leave, reports, emails, calendar).

• Provide direct care to children during overnight hours.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of children in care.
• Follow established protocols and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with house parents and managers to create a clean, safe, nurturing environment.
• Handle daily tasks such as meal prep, laundry, transport, and housework.

• Remain awake and alert to keep children safe and maintain a clean, healthy home.
• Be physically fit to keep up with the children, routine, and paperwork.
• Maintain emotional self‑awareness and warmth to work effectively with active, occasionally frustrated, and disorganized children.
• Use a computer and smartphone to manage requests, report submissions, and calendar events.
• Engage in community outings, trainings, and staff activities.
• Embrace our mission and love the children placed under your supervision.
• Stay flexible with a sense of humor in challenging situations.

• Up to 40 hours per week.
• Coverage between Sunday and Saturday.
• Training hours (approx. 45 days): 5:00 PM – Midnight.
• Permanent shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (approximate).

• Paid FBI fingerprint clearance and card.
• Drug screen and medical exam (fit for duty).
• Bi‑annual CPR, AED & First Aid certification.
• Annual De‑Escalation certification.
• Paid training period.
• No‑cost GAP apparel.
• Accrual of up to 40 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Annual vouchers worth 600 USD for community warehouse and resale store.
• Costco Warehouse Gold Membership.
• Full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision plans; HSA options (free for employees);
  Life Insurance (10,000 USD free, additional purchase available); PTO and retirement savings match.

• At least 1 year of experience working with children (paid or volunteer) and a high‑school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 22 to operate a 15‑passenger van.
• Valid driver’s license with good 5‑year record.
• FBI and Adam Walsh background checks.
• Manual dexterity, visual and auditory skills, and ability to perform physical tasks.

GAP Ministries is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free workplace. New employees undergo drug screening; random screenings are conducted to enforce policy. While recreational marijuana is lawful in Arizona, we must comply with federal law and prohibit employees from consuming marijuana in any form.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. GAP Ministries does NOT sponsor employment visas.