Youth Care Specialist — Trauma‑Informed Support

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.

Goldthwaite (TX)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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.

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