Direct Care for Children

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 24,796

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums

Paid Time Off

Tuition/Education Reimbursement

Christmas Bonus

Mental Health support

401K Retirement Match

$500 in Flexible Spending Account after 2 years

Job summary

A children’s care facility in Abilene is seeking a Direct Care Staff to provide daily care and supervision for children aged 5-17. The role requires building supportive relationships and implementing safety procedures in a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates possess resilience, patience, and teamwork skills. The position offers a pay rate of $16-$18 based on experience and includes 100% paid health premiums and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass background checks, a drug screening, and TB test.
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care and supervision to children ages 5-17.
Build supportive relationships with youth.
Implement crisis intervention techniques.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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About New Horizons
Since 1971, we at New Horizons have been committed to“Keeping Kids First” by providing safe, therapeutic and loving environments to help our kids and families succeed.The Audrey Grace House is a residential treatment center for kids ages 5 – 17. All our kids have experienced trauma that has created emotional, behavioral, attachment and/or relationship challenges. Overcoming these challenges requires the support of a trauma-informed therapeutic environment that promotes the physical, mental and behavioral health of kids and helps them in developing their coping skills for life. The Audrey Grace House can accommodate up to thirty kids at one time and the individual length of stay is between 9 and 12 months.

Position Summary
This posting is for the Direct Care for Children position. As a Direct Care Staff,you are responsible for creating a sense of stability for kids by providing a home-like, nurturing environment. This role is critical in helping youth develop positive relationships, coping skills, and trust. The ideal candidate will have resilience, patience, the ability to work with a team, be coachable and critical thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily care, supervision, and support to children ages 5-17 in a therapeutic group home setting.
Build supportive, professional relationships with youth to model and encourage positive behavior.
Cultivates a trauma-informed environment by understanding the short and long-term impacts of trauma and neglect, responding to the residents and their family/caretakers with empathy, sensitivity, and respect and maintaining trauma-sensitive interactions.
Implement crisis intervention techniques in accordance with policy, procedure and agency training and ensure that non-violent physical interventions are implemented only if a client is an immediate risk to self or others.
Maintain accurate documentation, including incident reports, progress notes, and shift logs.
Support youth with daily routines including hygiene, meals, school attendance, recreational activities, and bedtime.
Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions developed by clinical staff.
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and case reviews.
Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing living environment at all times.

Provide daily care, supervision, and support to children ages 5-17 in a therapeutic group home setting.
Build supportive, professional relationships with youth to model and encourage positive behavior.
Cultivates a trauma-informed environment by understanding the short and long-term impacts of trauma and neglect, responding to the residents and their family/caretakers with empathy, sensitivity, and respect and maintaining trauma-sensitive interactions.
Implement crisis intervention techniques in accordance with policy, procedure and agency training and ensure that non-violent physical interventions are implemented only if a client is an immediate risk to self or others.
Maintain accurate documentation, including incident reports, progress notes, and shift logs.
Support youth with daily routines including hygiene, meals, school attendance, recreational activities, and bedtime.
Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions developed by clinical staff.
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and case reviews.
Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing living environment at all times.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Applicants must pass criminal background checks, a drug screening, and a tuberculosis (TB) test
Must possess an active driver’s license
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
Be able to perform conflict resolution and crisis intervention
Applicants must possess positive verbal and written communication skills, the ability to make logical decisions in times of crisis, and work well in a team and independently
Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Pay Rate
$16 - $18 *Based on experience, educational background and/or specialized skills

Schedule
The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Direct Care Staff work a three week rotating schedule with overtime opportunities.

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