Youth Care Specialist — Trauma‑Informed Support

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.; Goldthwaite (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

PTO from start

Merit pay raises

Free meals daily

Off 3 weekends per month

Tuition reimbursement

Phone plan discount

Christmas bonus

Mental health support

Professional development

Life insurance

Job summary

New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc. in Goldthwaite, TX is seeking Direct Care Staff for Children ages 5-17 to provide direct care and support. The role includes guiding daily activities, managing hygiene, and transporting kids with company vans.

Starting pay is $16/hour with 40 hours per week minimum. The position is full-time, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for development within a therapeutic residential setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Criminal background checks, a drug screening, a tuberculosis test
• Active Driver's License required
• Insight and understanding of cultural diversity and ability to work with diverse populations
• Be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention
• Positive verbal and written communication skills, the ability to make logical decisions in times of crisis, and work well in a team and independently

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to a group of kids, many experiencing emotional trauma
• Plan, supervise and assist with daily activities for your group, including meals, hygiene, personal possessions, and living spaces, completing homework, adhering to treatment plans and participating in school and activities
• Transport children to school and appointments with company vehicles
• Provide a safe, stable, home-like environment
• Build healthy relationships to support healing
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation
• Complete trainings as required by state licensing
• Follow New Horizons' Philosophy and Employee Handbook

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc. in Goldthwaite, TX is seeking Direct Care Staff for Children ages 5-17 to provide direct care and support. The role includes guiding daily activities, managing hygiene, and transporting kids with company vans.

Starting pay is $16/hour with 40 hours per week minimum. The position is full-time, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for development within a therapeutic residential setting.