Trauma-Informed Residential Care Specialist

Jonathan's Place; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan's Place in Dallas is seeking full-time Residential Care Providers to supervise and care for children ages 0–23 across Emergency Shelter, Girls Therapeutic Program, and Transitional Living Program. You will work shifts 2:30p–10:30p on weekdays or weekends.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed safety, guiding social behavior, teaching life skills, and documenting activities. Valid Texas driver’s license and prior trauma-experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Engages in a trauma-informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervises residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior effect changes in their social behavior.
• Models and teaches life skills to clients that will help them develop interpersonal relationships and social skills.
• Communication and computer documentation of resident activities and behaviors
• Administration of psychotropic medication and/or other prescribed medications.
• Monitor completion of daily hygiene routines/chores.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed.
• Provide transportation and accompaniment to outside appointments (medical, dental, etc.)
• Other daily duties including meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Behavior management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jonathan's Place in Dallas is seeking full-time Residential Care Providers to supervise and care for children ages 0–23 across Emergency Shelter, Girls Therapeutic Program, and Transitional Living Program. You will work shifts 2:30p–10:30p on weekdays or weekends.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed safety, guiding social behavior, teaching life skills, and documenting activities. Valid Texas driver’s license and prior trauma-experience are required.