Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Care Counselor

The-Settlement-Home-For-Children; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Free meals on campus

Yoga membership

Job summary

The Settlement Home for Children in Austin seeks Relief-Team Members/Y Youth Care Counselors to implement individualized care plans and supervise youth in a safe, therapeutic group home. You will help residents meet treatment goals and navigate daily life with consistent, compassionate support.

Responsibilities include supervising cottages, documenting behavior, transporting residents to activities, and participating in on-call crisis response while collaborating with teams to ensure a stable,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Clear criminal background per Texas Department of Family and Protective Services; FBI background check.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, guidance, and protection for residents in your cottage.
• Implement treatment plans and support residents in developing skills to meet behavioral goals.
• Facilitate structured recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities for residents.
• Ensure accurate documentation of daily behavior, incidents, medical needs, treatment observations, and cottage activities.
• Support residents in attending school, work-training, or other scheduled activities.
• Transport residents safely to appointments, family visits, and other required activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call support as scheduled.
• Work with cottage and program teams to maintain a consistent, therapeutic environment.
• Operate within organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards.
• Participate in physical restraints when required per training and safety protocols.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in human services, behavioral sciences, or related field

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The Settlement Home for Children in Austin seeks Relief-Team Members/Y Youth Care Counselors to implement individualized care plans and supervise youth in a safe, therapeutic group home. You will help residents meet treatment goals and navigate daily life with consistent, compassionate support.

Responsibilities include supervising cottages, documenting behavior, transporting residents to activities, and participating in on-call crisis response while collaborating with teams to ensure a stable,