Job Openings (paid staff)

Youth Support Aide

Are you mission-minded and enjoy caring for young people in Arizona's foster care system? Our Youth Support Aides are flexible, self-directed, and independent problem solvers. They assist the House Manager in meeting the material, physical, spiritual, emotional, and disciplinary needs of each child in the home.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting children with interactions, including behavioral management through connecting principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

  • Transport children to/from school, activities, appointments, and religious options as necessary

  • Assist with meal preparation and house cleaning

  • Dispense medications

  • Complete daily progress notes and other documentation

  • Participate in monthly team meetings and agency wide trainings

  • Maintain all DES licensing standards


​Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent

  • 21+ years of age

  • Possess an operational vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license; clean driving record

  • Mature Christian, active in a local church

  • 1 year experience working with children, 2 years verifiable employment

  • Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, TBRI, Grace Based Parenting preferred

  • Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills

  • Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends or overnights

  • Able to obtain a valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Dept. of Public Safety and pass a criminal background check

  • CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain within three months of hiring)

Competitive compensation with benefits including PTO, partial insurance medical/vision/dental/AFLAC, along with cell phone & mileage reimbursement. To learn more, contact us at joinus@firmfoundationaz.org.

House Parents

Because we believe parenting at Gigi’s Cottage is a calling, our houseparents carry out that role full-time (live-in) and dedicate their lives to helping children heal from past hurts and discover purpose for the future. The impact lasts generations. Children come to Gigi’s Cottage in need. They need love. They need guidance. They need an opportunity to find their purpose, to grow into the person that God intended them to be.

If you are a lover of Christ, desire to impact the lives of children, are called to full-time ministry, and are committed to being the change you want to see in this world, we would love to talk with you about joining our team. joinus@firmfoundationaz.org