Direct Care for Children

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and assist your assigned group of children with daily needs and activities.
• This can include helping children get ready for the day, daily hygiene, completing homework, planned recreational activities, and adhering to treatment plans created by the treatment team.
• Transport children to and from school, office appointments, and recreational and social activities with company-provided vans.

Qualifications

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

About the Role

New Horizons Ranch is a home for children in Goldthwaite, Texas, located 30 miles outside of Brownwood, TX. The Direct Care Staff for Children provide direct care and support to meet the daily needs of children, ages 5-17, who may be experiencing emotional trauma. They also transport children to and from school, office appointments, and recreational and social activities with company-provided vans.

Pay

Starting at $16 an hour.

Schedule

Full-Time, More Family Friendly Hours.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums for Employees (60 days after start date).
• Paid Time Off starts immediately upon hire.
• Periodic Merit Pay raises.
• Free Meals every day.
• Off 3 weekends per month and no early mornings after evening shift.
• Tuition/Education reimbursement.
• Cell phone plan discount on your account.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Mental Health support.
• Professional Development and Training provided in the Youth Mental Health Field.
• Life Insurance equal to salary (60 days after start date).
• 150% 401K Retirement Match after 1 Year of employment.
• $500 in Flexible Spending Account after 2 years of employment.
• Paid Work Anniversary trips at 5+ years.