Direct Care for Children

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.; Goldthwaite (TX); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off starts immediately

3 Free Meals every day

Christmas Bonus

Mental Health support

Professional Development in Youth Mental Health

Life Insurance equal to salary

Job summary

A children's care facility in Goldthwaite, Texas is seeking Direct Care Staff to support children aged 5-17 by meeting their daily care needs. Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, providing emotional support, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should be 21+, possess a high school diploma or GED, and pass background checks. The position offers a starting pay rate of $16 an hour with family-friendly hours and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Active Driver’s License required.
• Applicants must pass criminal background checks, drug screening, and tuberculosis test.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to children.
• Plan and assist with daily activities for children.
• Transport children to school and appointments.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Positive verbal communication

Positive written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Direct Care Staff for Children are responsible for providing direct care and support to meet the daily needs of children, ages 5-17, at New Horizons Ranch, a home for children in Goldthwaite, Texas, located 30 miles outside of Brownwood, TX.

Job Responsibilities

You will plan, supervise, and assist your assigned group of children with daily needs and activities. This can include helping children get ready for the day, daily hygiene, completing homework, planned recreational activities, and adhering to treatment plans created by the treatment team. You will transport children to and from school, office appointments, and recreational and social activities with company-provided vans.

Pay Rate: Starting at $16 an hour

Hours: 40 Hours minimum per week - More Family Friendly Hours

Type: Full-Time

What You Get When You Work for New Horizons

We want to support you while you care for children!

• More Family Friendly Hours - Brand New Schedule
• Paid Time Off starts immediately upon hire
• 3 Free Meals every day
• Off 3 weekends per month and no early mornings after evening shift
• Christmas Bonus
• Mental Health support
• Professional Development and Training provided in the Youth Mental Health Field
• Life Insurance Equal to Salary (60 days after start date)
• 150% 401K Retirement Match after 1 Year of employment
• $500 in Flexible Spending Account after 2 years of employment
• Paid Work Anniversary trips at 5+ years

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct supervision and support to a group of kids, many of whom are experiencing emotional trauma
• Planning, supervising and assisting with daily activities for your assigned group of children, including meals, hygiene, personal possessions and living spaces, completing homework, adhering to treatment plans created by staff, participating in school, and planned recreational activities
• Transporting children to school, office appointments, recreational and social activities with company-provided van
• Providing a safe, stable and home-like environment
• Building healthy relationships with the kids in care to support them as they heal and work through their trauma
• Maintaining accurate and complete documentation
• Completing and implementing necessary trainings as required by state licensing;
• Studying, practicing and operating within the New Horizons’ Philosophy and Employee Handbook

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, a tuberculosis test
• Active Driver’s License required
• Applicants must have insight and understanding of cultural diversity and have the ability to work with diverse populations
• Be able to perform conflict resolution or 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

About New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc.:

• Established in 1971, New Horizons assists kids and families throughout Texas in our residential treatment facilities, therapeutic foster homes, and youth and family counseling programs.
• New Horizons' team strives to Keep Kids First while providing a safe, therapeutic and loving environment for kids and adolescents in order to help our kids and families succeed.
• New Horizons Ranch has an on-campus charter school, a certified equine therapy program, a swimming pool, playgrounds, campus lakes, football and baseball fields, a tennis court, an indoor gym, three homes, and a chapel/activity center.
• We are a COA accredited Agency
• For more information, visit www.newhorizonsinc.com

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing