Lead Youth Care Specialist - Transitional Living

ACH Child and Family Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ACH Child and Family Services seeks a Lead Youth Care Specialist to provide direct care and youth behavior support on the floor, serving as the on-shift leader who models best practices and supports frontline staff. The role ensures youth receive high-quality care and supervision across daily routines and programming.

The position emphasizes 90% floor work with youth, adherence to trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the clinical team to maintain safety, structure, and developmental

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.
• One year of direct care experience required.
• One year experience in TBRI or other similar models of care preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be willing to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-shift point person, coordinating staff assignments, transportation needs and youth supervision.
• Ensure staff follow daily routines, treatment guidelines, and care plans.
• Monitor household operations to maintain a welcoming, safe, trauma-informed environment.
• Lead shift change meetings in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.
• Communicate shift concerns, incidents, safety updates to the Shift Supervisor.
• Support completion of program paperwork and documentation.
• Administer medications according to agency protocols and maintain logs.
• Ensure compliance with DFPS standards and agency protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in human services (preferred)

Job description

ACH Child and Family Services seeks a Lead Youth Care Specialist to provide direct care and youth behavior support on the floor, serving as the on-shift leader who models best practices and supports frontline staff. The role ensures youth receive high-quality care and supervision across daily routines and programming.

The position emphasizes 90% floor work with youth, adherence to trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the clinical team to maintain safety, structure, and developmental