Direct Support Professional - Relocation Assistance Provided

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works collaboratively as part of a team to provide direct daily care for residents at Boys Ranch. This role ensures the health, safety, and overall well-being of each child in care while delivering compassionate, trauma-informed support.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Actively participates in the home life of assigned residents; supervises and monitors residents and their activities in accordance with all applicable regulations and campus procedures
• Serves as a positive role model for residents in ethics, morals, appearance, spirituality, and lifestyle principles
• Implements therapeutic discipline outlined in Cal Farley's policy and Model of Leadership and Service
• Maintains complete, accurate home daily logs and submits incidents reports in a timely manner
• Collaborates with other child care team members as a balanced and unified team
• Supports the academic and extracurricular development of residents by fostering a healthy connection between home life and educational pursuits
• Supports the campus Chapel program by ensuring residents demonstrate appropriate behavior, dress, and attitude toward Christian education and spiritual development
• Attends services with residents while on duty, maintaining proper attire, reverence, and participation
• Effectively utilizes computer systems and technology to complete job responsibilities
• Captures and coordinates with campus programs (e.g., recreation, vocational education, work simulation) to support resident participation in a cooperative and effective manner
• Provides wholesome, nutritious meals and snacks in line with prescribed menus and food preparation guidelines
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of both the interior and exterior of the home
• Encourages and supports residents' appropriate interactions with family members, as guided by each resident's plan of service
• Provides crisis intervention for residents, including the use of approved verbal and physical intervention techniques
• Assists with residents' medical care within position limitations. Administers prescribed/approved medications according to physician orders and campus policy, maintains storage, documentation, and communicates medication issues to the child care team promptly
• Assists with job shadowing and on-the-job training for new youth care specialist as assigned, maintaining proper roles and boundaries without assuming a supervisory stance
• Provides transportation for residents to clinic appointments on and off campus, including hospital admissions or other medical facilities when needed
• Welcome newly admitted residents by providing orientation to the ranch and home, helping them adjust to their new environment
• Demonstrates consistent, appropriate, and professional interaction with residents
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to all policies regarding personnel records, client records, and other sensitive information
• Follows the formally agreed daily scheduled routine, maintain consistency and teamwork on shift

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required
• A bachelor's degree in human service field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Two years (2) of direct care experience in residential programs/juvenile justice or behavioral treatment centers are required
• Understanding of children, youth and families in crisis
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Computer knowledge is preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing
• Must be available for travel as needed
• Proficiency in general office equipment operation is required
• Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.