Residential Child Care Specialist

Olgcstx; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Olgcstx is seeking a Direct Care Staff member to oversee daily care and supervision of children in a residential program. You will help maintain health, safety, and overall wellbeing while implementing a consistent routine and therapeutic activities.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and teamwork. You will participate in trainings, document incidents, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure quality care for each child on a Wednesday–Sunday schedule

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 years of child care experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance preferred.
• Submit to a state and federal background check, Child abuse and neglect registry check, and Tuberculosis screening;
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Establishing a consistent daily routine.
• Plan and execute activities to decrease boredom and restlessness. Request necessary supplies for special occasions and/or special activities.
• Recognizing signs and symptoms of illness, treating minor ailments and seeking appropriate guidance from the shelter supervisor. Filling prescriptions as needed; administering medications as prescribed by child’s physician as well monitoring for side effects.
• Actively participate in all quality assurance activities as well as team meetings, to ensure quality care and accurate and informed services by all team members.
• Ensure that all mandatory trainings required of the employee remain current.
• Providing appropriate supervision at all times; monitoring environment and mass media (movies, TV, radio, written materials) for appropriate content.
• Assigning age appropriate chores.
• Maintaining living areas in a reasonable state of cleanliness and good order.
• Maintain adequate supplies for cleaning and other dorm related items.

Skills

De-escalation

Interpersonal Awareness

Solution Oriented

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Olgcstx is seeking a Direct Care Staff member to oversee daily care and supervision of children in a residential program. You will help maintain health, safety, and overall wellbeing while implementing a consistent routine and therapeutic activities.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and teamwork. You will participate in trainings, document incidents, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure quality care for each child on a Wednesday–Sunday schedule