Direct Care Staff Youth Group Home

Sky Care Services Llc; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling options

Paid training

Job summary

Cultivating Homes in South Carolina seeks a dedicated staff member to supervise and support adolescent residents, maintaining a safe, structured home. You will implement daily routines, life-skills activities, and coordinate meals, hygiene, homework, and appointments.

You will transport residents to school and activities, build trusting relationships, and document logs and incidents with accuracy. Collaboration with supervisors and clinicians, plus trainings, are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to de-escalate crisis and follow emergency procedures.
• Accurate daily logs, incident reports, and medication documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and rights of residents at all times.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support residents to keep the home safe, calm, and structured.
• Carry out daily routines, behavior plans, and life-skills activities.
• Help residents with meals, hygiene, homework, recreation, and appointments.
• Transport residents to school, activities, and community outings.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the young people in our care.
• Document daily logs, incidents, behavior, and medication administration accurately.
• Use de-escalation techniques and follow emergency procedures during crises.
• Protect resident confidentiality and rights at all times.
• Work as a team with supervisors, case managers, and clinicians.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About Us Cultivating Homes is a South Carolina DSS residential group home serving adolescent boys and young men ages 13 to 21, including transition-age youth in extended foster care. We provide a safe, structured, and supportive home where young people build life skills, stay on track in school, and prepare for independence.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support residents to keep the home safe, calm, and structured
• Carry out daily routines, behavior plans, and life-skills activities
• Help residents with meals, hygiene, homework, recreation, and appointments
• Transport residents to school, activities, and community outings
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the young people in our care
• Document daily logs, incidents, behavior, and medication administration accurately
• Use de-escalation techniques and follow emergency procedures during crises
• Protect resident confidentiality and rights at all times
• Work as a team with supervisors, case managers, and clinicians
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings

Available Shifts

• Weekday Evening: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Weekday Short Evening: Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Weekday Overnight: Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend Day: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Weekend Overnight: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Able to pass background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, and health clearance
• CPR and First Aid certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or Health and Safety Institute (or willing to obtain before start)
• Able to stay calm, patient, and professional in stressful situations

Preferred

• Experience working with youth in residential, foster care, school, or behavioral health settings
• Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field
• Training in trauma-informed care or crisis intervention

Why Join Cultivating Homes

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid training

Meaningful work that makes a real difference in young people's lives