Overnight Direct Care for Children
About the Role
Overnight Direct Care Staff provide direct care and support to meet the nighttime needs of children ages 5‑17 at New Horizons – Audrey Grace House, a residential treatment home in Abilene, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and assist an assigned group of children with nighttime needs, including helping them get ready for bed and attending to their nightly needs.
- Provide overnight direct supervision and support to children, many of whom are experiencing emotional trauma.
- Assist with household chores as needed.
- Get children up and ready in the morning.
- Occasionally transport children to school in company‑provided vans.
- Provide a safe, stable, and home‑like environment.
- Build healthy relationships with the kids to support their healing and trauma work.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation.
- Complete and implement required trainings per state licensing.
- Study, practice, and operate within New Horizons’ Philosophy and Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Pass criminal background checks, drug screening, and tuberculosis test.
- Active driver’s license required.
- Insight and understanding of cultural diversity; ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention.
- Positive verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to make logical decisions in times of crisis.
- Works well both in a team and independently.
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees (effective 60 days after start date).
- Paid Time Off starts immediately upon hire.
- Periodic merit‑pay raises.
- Three free meals every day.
- Tuition/education reimbursement.
- Cell phone plan discount.
- Christmas bonus.
- Mental health support.
- Professional development and training in the youth mental health field.
- Life insurance equal to salary (effective 60 days after start date).
- 150% 401(k) retirement match after 1 year of employment.
- $500 Flexible Spending Account after 2 years of employment.
- Paid work‑anniversary trips at 5+ years of service.
Pay
$16‑$18 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule
Full‑time, minimum 40 hours per week. Shift: 8:30 pm – 8:30 am.
About New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc.
Established in 1971, New Horizons assists kids and families throughout Texas through residential treatment facilities, therapeutic foster homes, and youth and family counseling programs. The organization’s mission is to keep kids first while providing a safe, therapeutic, and loving environment. Audrey Grace House is a residential treatment center for children ages 5‑17 who are dealing with emotional, behavioral, and attachment or relationship issues. The home accommodates 40 children, with typical stays of 9 to 12 months, and is COA accredited.