Boys Ranch Direct Care (Overnight)

Methodist Children’s Home; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Children's Home is seeking a Youth Care Counselor to provide direct care and supervision for group home residents, applying TBRI and supporting behavioral and therapeutic plans. The role emphasizes building relationships, effective communication, and responsible, ethical care in a trauma-informed environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and involves varied shifts, transportation of residents, and participation in education and spiritual life activities within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Further education in child care related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model.
• Support residents in meeting treatment goals as part of the service planning team.
• Apply TBRI principles to guide discipline and interventions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly home in compliance with contract standards.
• Supervise residents and adjust supervision based on needs.
• Assist with daily living needs, including clothing, hygiene, meals, and transportation.
• Support residents in education, spiritual life activities, and extracurricular participation.
• Complete required documentation and maintain facilities and equipment.

Skills

TBRI training

Relationship building

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TheYouth Care Counselor (Boys Ranch) provides direct care, supervision, guidance,and protection of group home residents and demonstrates the maturity needed tosupport residents with behavioral, developmental, mental health, andtrauma-related needs. The positionrequires compassion and respect for youth in care and the ability to balancenurture with structure. The Youth Care Counselor must build healthy relationships,communicate effectively, problem-solve, and regulate emotions, while modelingmoral and ethical behavior aligned with the agency's mission and core values.The Youth Care Counselor will receive training in MCH's treatment model,Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and consistently apply and modelTBRI principles in daily interactions with residents and team members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn,consistently apply, and remain current with the delivery of MCH's treatmentmodel, TBRI.
• Serve asan active member of the service planning team for each assigned resident andprovide ongoing support to help residents meet their treatment goals.
• ApplyTBRI principles to guide discipline and intervene appropriately with residentsdisplaying behavioral or mental health needs.
• Workindependently and in cooperation with other team members to provide a safe,clean, and orderly home for residents in compliance with all relevant contractstandards.
• Superviseresidents in care to ensure their safety and well-being and adjust the level ofsupervision according to the circumstances and needs of the resident.
• Ensureresidents have appropriate clothing, shoes, personal hygiene supplies andprovides coaching on maintaining proper hygiene.
• Assistresidents in processing daily experiences, trauma and overall placement.
• Accompaniesand advocates for residents at medical appointments.
• Providetransportation to medical appointments, experiential learning opportunities,and other destinations as assigned.
• Dispenseand document the administration of all prescribed and over the countermedications for all residents.
• Assist inthe planning, ordering, and preparation of healthy snacks and meals in thehome.
• Supportthe participation of residents in spiritual life activities in the home andthrough services and programs offered by the Spiritual Life team.
• Supportthe education of residents in care, participate in teacher conferences andprovide assistance with homework as needed.
• Supportthe participation of residents in academic, athletic and social extracurricularactivities.
• Ensurethat the social and recreational needs of each resident are met, includingparticipation in age-appropriate activities in the community.
• Promoteage-appropriate independence through instruction and coaching on self-careskills and participation in age-appropriate skill development activities.
• Manageagency funds, resources and equipment, assigned to and for their use, safelyand according to agency policy and procedures.
• Completerequired documentation to meet safe child care and sound home management.
• Ensureall facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Youth Care Counselor worksvarious schedules based upon the needs of the group home and their primaryresponsibilities may vary according to the day and time of the scheduled shift.The Youth Care Counselor's schedule will be determined by the employee'ssupervisor. Most duties are performed in the group home, but transportation ofresidents to activities and events in the local community is frequent. Out of town and overnight travel may berequired. MCH provides an agency vehicle for thetransportation of residents for all activities and events. A technologystipend is provided to support the communication requirements of this position.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

TheYouth Care Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Furthereducation and experience in child care related fields are preferred.

TRAINING

Traininghours must be completed in pre-service and annually to comply with all relevantcontract standards, as well as MCH policy. The employee's supervisor mayrequire additional training to meet specific job requirements or enhanceprofessional growth. Completion of training requirements is mandatory forcontinued employment.

OTHER

TheYouth Care Counselor must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid TexasDriver's License, an excellent driving record that meets the standards setforth by the liability insurance company and Methodist Children's Home, nocriminal history and acceptable references.

CLOSING STATEMEN

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Ihave reviewed the job description for the position of Youth Care Counselor andunderstand I must be able to perform the duties outlined above. The PhysicalDemands/Requirements of the position are provided in another document anddiscussed at hire. I understand that due to the complexities of the positionall duties and responsibilities may not be outlined in this job description andthe duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change.