Youth Care Counselor (Relief, Part-Time)

The Settlement Home for Children; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with partial employer match

Free meals on campus

Free online Black Swan Yoga membership

Free Rocket Lawyer account

Employee Assistance Program with free

Descrizione del lavoro

The Settlement Home for Children in Austin, TX is seeking Relief-Team Members to provide direct care for residents in a cottage, supporting daily implementation of individualized care plans in a structured, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include carrying out treatment plans, documenting behavior, transporting residents to activities, and participating in on-call support; prerequisites include age 21+, HS diploma or GED, valid TX driver’s license, background checks, and drug screening.

Competenze

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; specifics on license age and violations.
• Clear criminal background per Texas DFPS requirements.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and FBI fingerprint check.
• Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of behavior dynamics.

Mansioni

• Provide direct care, supervision, 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, and activities.
• Support residents in attending school, work-training, or other scheduled activities.
• Transport residents to appointments, family visits, and required activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call support as scheduled.
• Work with cottage and program teams to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Operate within organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards.
• Participate in physical restraints when required per training and safety protocols.

Conoscenze

Psychological sensitivity

Behavior dynamics

Valid driver’s license

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Austin, TX 78758 (Main Campus/Off-Campus)
Program: Residential Treatment Center / Group Home Program
Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Support Supervisor

The Settlement Home for Children is a nonprofit in Austin that provides structured, trauma-informed care to youth who have experienced trauma. For more than 100 years, we have evolved to meet the changing needs of young people through a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, clinical services, and coordinated community supports.

As a Relief-Team Member, Youth Care Counselor, you will support the daily implementation of individualized care plans by maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that promotes skill development and long-term stability. You will provide professional and consistent supervision for youth in our care while helping them meet treatment goals and navigate day-to-day life in a group home setting.

In this role, you'll:

• 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 collaboratively with cottage and program teams to maintain a consistent and therapeutic environment
• Operate within the boundaries of organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards
• Participate in physical restraints when required in accordance with training and safety protocols

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record (including at least 3 years of a valid license; drivers under 21 cannot have any violations, and drivers under 25 cannot have more than one minor violation or one major violation to be eligible for hire)
• Clear criminal background as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and FBI fingerprint check
• Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of individual and group behavior dynamics

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in human services, behavioral sciences, or a related field
• Experience with children or adolescents, preferably in residential or 24-hour care settings
• Understanding of treatment modalities used in residential children's care
• CPR/First Aid certification

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Lift or exert up to 30 pounds occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently
• Walk, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, run, climb, balance, and crawl as needed
• Administer physical restraints safely in accordance with training and organizational protocols
• Perform visual inspections, read and transcribe accurately, and operate a motor vehicle
• Hear and respond quickly to emergency support requests via oral communication or electronic devices

Schedule

• Must be available for at least two 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. shifts each week
• Must be available for at least two 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. shifts each week
• Must be available on both Saturday and Sunday and/or during a weekend evening shift
• May be scheduled for up to one awake night shift per month if needed
• Maximum scheduled hours: Around 28 hours per week

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay (based on experience, degree, and field of study) with potential performance-based increases: $0.50 raise at six months and another $0.50 raise at your one-year evaluation, with annual raise opportunities thereafter
• 401(k) with partial employer match (up to 6%, eligible after 60 days)
• Free meals on campus, including vegetarian options
• Free online Black Swan Yoga membership
• Free Rocket Lawyer account for personal legal needs
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
• Referral program
• Opportunities for clinical supervision hours (for employees pursuing LPC-A or LMSW licensure)
• Other benefits available for eligible employees

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Settlement Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment based on legally protected characteristics. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.