Direct Care Team Member

Teen Challenge USA; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 22,050 - 26,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable living with no state income tax

On-campus living available

Meals included

Access to outdoor activities

Job summary

A faith-based recovery organization in Kerrville, TX, seeks individuals for the Direct Care Team role. The position is centered on mentorship, providing spiritual and emotional support to youth. Candidates should have a strong Christian faith and a desire to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities include offering consistency and encouragement in a structured environment. Living accommodations are available, with an emphasis on community involvement in a beautiful, outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Willingness to complete training for childcare.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a godly presence in students' lives.
• Offer consistency and encouragement.
• Model a life of faith.

Skills

Spiritual maturity

Mentoring youth

Full agreement with mission statement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kerrville, United States | Posted on 04/16/2026

• Client Name Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas
• Industry Faith Based Residential Recovery
• Salary 24,500 annually
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

Job Description

NHCA invites spiritually mature men who are called to invest inthe next generation through Christ-centered mentorship. This role is more thansupervision—it is a ministry opportunity to walk alongside young people, modela life of faith, and help guide them toward spiritual, emotional, and personalgrowth.

The Direct Care Team member serves as a steady, godly presence in the dailylives of students, offering consistency, accountability, and encouragementwithin a structured, faith-based environment.

A Calling, Not Just a Position

This role is well-suited for individuals who view their work as ministry,those who desire to make a lasting impact by living out their faith in apractical, relational way. Whether you come with formal ministry experience ora depth of life experience shaped by your walk with Christ, your influence herematters.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith andevidence of spiritual maturity
  
• Full agreement with the ATCOTmission statement
  
• Understanding of Christiandiscipleship and a heart for mentoring youth
  
• At least 21 years of age
  
• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Willingness to complete 30 hoursof childcare or related training (provided by NHCA)
  
• Commitment to maintain First Aidand CPR certification (training provided)
  
• Able to Pass a Background Check to work with Adolescence
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of full-timeministry or relevant life experience in mentoring, discipleship, or youthwork
  

Why New Hope in Kerrville, TX?

• Affordable living with no state income tax, onCampus living available, private room and bathroom, meals included
  
• Beautiful Hill Country setting with the Guadalupe River and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy, hiking,fishing, camping, and many awesome State Parks in the area
  
• Slower pace of life that allowsfor more intentional, people-focused ministry
  
• Convenient location, wide variety ofrestaurants and nation-wide stores locally, and only about an hour from San Antonio