Young people notice consistency.
Residential work includes everyday routines, meals, appointments, recreation, conversations and the steady presence that makes a house predictable.
Careers at Dorie’s House
Work at Dorie’s House.
We look for people who can help make Dorie’s House safe, steady and respectful for young people. Roles can include residential youth work, program support and organizational leadership.
Ongoing applications
Residential youth workers.
Dorie’s House operates around the clock. We accept applications on an ongoing basis from people interested in working directly with youth in the residential environment.
StatusFull-time · part-time · casual
ShiftsDays · evenings · nights · weekends
BenefitsBased on employment status
ApproachChoice Theory + Reality Therapy
ApplicationsAccepted on an ongoing basis
Residential shifts include everyday routines, meals, appointments, recreation, documentation, supervision and helping young people through difficult moments. Strong applicants are steady, practical, respectful and able to work within clear safety, privacy and professional boundaries.
Program practice uses Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Previous formal training is not required for residential applicants; successful candidates complete organization-approved training.
Apply or ask a questioncareers@southwestyes.com→The workplace
Residential work is ordinary life and serious responsibility at the same time.
Safety is part of every role.
Staff work within clear responsibilities, know when an issue needs clinical, medical or child-protection involvement, and document what matters.
No one role does the whole job.
Dorie’s House works alongside youth workers, organizational leadership, mental-health professionals, education support, families and community partners.
Privacy and boundaries matter.
People working at Dorie’s House handle sensitive information and are expected to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and respect for young people.
Before you apply
Working with youth comes with clear requirements.
Screening
Employment is conditional on the job-related criminal record and vulnerable sector screening required for the position.
Training
Role-specific requirements can include Safe Places certification, First Aid/CPR and other training within established organizational timelines.
Confidentiality
Staff must protect confidential organizational and participant information and complete required privacy and confidentiality onboarding.
Professional boundaries
Residential youth work requires sound judgment, clear scope-of-practice boundaries and knowing when another professional or service needs to be involved.
Interested in working here?
Send us a résumé.
Send us a résumé and tell us which role or employment type you are interested in. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process.
RecruitmentEmail careerscareers@southwestyes.com→