Jobs · OTHR · Texas

Residential Youth Caregiver - Full-Time

Mental Health Association of Rochester · Temple, TX · 2 days ago
On-siteOTHR$47k/yrFull-time

Role Overview

Full-time Flex Houseparents provide care, guidance, supervision, and support to students in on-campus homes, fostering a family-like environment that promotes academic, emotional, and social development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing daily supervision, mentorship, and leadership
  • Managing household routines and student schedules
  • Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
  • Driving students to activities and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
  • Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
  • Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience working or volunteering with youth
  • Legally married couples for at least two years, with both spouses aged 27 or older
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to obtain certification for driving student vans
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and role-model qualities
  • Comfort leading students in devotions and attending Chapel (proselytizing prohibited)

Additional Requirements & Benefits

  • Limited dependents (up to three children) in the student home
  • Smoke-free, weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty
  • Pet restrictions: only fish and one approved dog
  • Support for transition into a Placed Houseparent role living with the same students
  • Salary approximately $46,917 per person, including housing, meals, utilities, and benefits
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, relocation support, paid training, and paid time off

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