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, a home for children in Goldthwaite, Texas, provides a safe, therapeutic, and loving environment for kids and adolescents. The role involves providing direct care and support to meet the daily needs of children, ages 5-17, under the supervision of the treatment team. Responsibilities include planning, supervising, and assisting with daily activities, transporting children, and maintaining a safe and stable environment.

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.

Pay

Starting at $16 an hour.

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 Hours minimum per week - More Family Friendly Hours.

Additional Information

New Horizons Ranch is a COA accredited Agency.