Full Time Residential Care Provider

Respite Care of San Antonio Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO 30+ days

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance 15k

Retirement match 3%

Onsite childcare discount

Additional onsite childcare discounts

Job summary

Respite Care of San Antonio Inc. is seeking a Residential Care Provider to care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an emergency shelter. You will ensure safety, implement nurturing routines, and support basic living skills while fostering a stable, caring environment.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with a team to meet licensing requirements and program goals. Onsite work in San Antonio, TX is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Ability to attend 40 hours of paid orientation.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children during creative play, homework, church and community activities.
• Assist children with clothing, personal items, grooming and nutrition.
• Build trust with children through mutual respect and listening with compassion.
• Provide support, affection, and positive behavior guidance.
• Respond promptly to children’s needs and manage difficult situations with de-escalation techniques.
• Document incidents with supervisors, daily logs, and relevant reports.
• Transport children to visits, activities, school, and medical appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

De-escalation

Active listening

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description The Residential Care Provider is responsible for but is not limited to providing quality care and serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the emergency shelter. This person will assist the organization in achieving our mission of enhancing the stability and nurturing opportunities of families caring for children with special needs. The Residential Care Provider works to ensure that each child receives the proper care and guidance while providing safety, comfort and assisting them with their basic living skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Overseeing children assigned with creative play, homework, attending church with children and other community activities and events.


• Assisting children maintain clean, adequate, and appropriate clothing and other personal items.


• Teaching children personal grooming habits and nutritional values.


• Establishing a trusting relationship with children through mutual respect.


• Listening to children with compassion and concern.


• Using praise and encouragement for positive behavior and consequences (natural or imposed) for inappropriate behavior.


• Providing support and affection for a child when needed.


• Challenging each child through innovative techniques to achieve their maximum potential and develop inner strength.


• Responding promptly to children’s needs and managing difficult or emotional situations.


• Focusing on de-escalation techniques and trauma informed care.


• Reporting all incidents/emergencies to Supervisor and/or on-call staff member.


• Submitting prompt, accurate documents such as serious incident reports, daily logs, accident reports, restraint reports, etc.


• Transporting children to visits, planned activities, school, and necessary medical appointments.


• Completes required training in a timely manner to remain in compliance with licensing requirements and agency policies.


• Ensures that Respite Care's Licensing requirements are met, and where possible, exceeded.


• Creates a welcoming and supportive environment to increase team member retention and overall satisfaction.


• Communicates new ideas and/or innovations that improve efficiency in the workplace.


• Utilizes resources in a positive manner and creates ways to improve financial support.


• Contributes to the developmental progress of children in our care.


• Actively supports program capacity goals to serve as many children as capacity allows.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to pass all background checks


• Ability to attend 40 hours of paid new hire orientation training


• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred

Benefits Offered

• Paid holidays


• 30+days in paid time off the first year


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Offered


• $15,000 Life Insurance Plan paid by Employer


• Retirement Contribution of up to 3% match on gross annual salary


• 50% Discount for Onsite Childcare


• Additional discounts possible for Onsite Childcare based on household income

Tuition Reimbursement

• Sunday - Thursday 7:00am - 3:00pm


• Sunday - Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm


• Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm - 7:00am


• Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm


• Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:00pm


• Tuesday - Saturday 11:00pm - 7:00am


• Friday - Monday 11:00pm - 7:00am


• Friday - Monday 7:00am - 3:00pm


• Friday - Monday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Shift Differentials

• Starting at $15.00/hour with consideration for education and experience and shift differential :


• Second Shift differential $2.00


• Third Shift differential $1.00


• Fiday differential $2.00


• Saturday differential $4.00


• Sunday differential $5.00


• Monday differential $2.00