Direct Care for Children
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Direct Care Staff for Children are responsible for providing direct care and support to meet the daily needs of children, ages 5-17, at New Horizons Ranch, a home for children in Goldthwaite, Texas, located 30 miles outside of Brownwood, TX.Job ResponsibilitiesYou will 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. You will transport children to and from school, office appointments, and recreational and social activities with company-provided vans.Pay Rate: Starting at $16 an hourHours: 40 Hours minimum per week - More Family Friendly HoursType: Full-TimeWhat You Get When You Work for New HorizonsWe want to support you while you care for children!More Family Friendly Hours - Brand New Schedule100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums for Employees (60 days after start date)Paid Time Off starts immediately upon hirePeriodic Merit Pay raises3 Free Meals every dayOff 3 weekends per month and no early mornings after evening shiftTuition/Education reimbursementCell phone plan discount on your accountChristmas BonusMental Health supportProfessional Development and Training provided in the Youth Mental Health FieldLife 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 employmentPaid Work Anniversary trips at 5+ yearsJob Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Providing direct supervision and support to a group of kids, many of whom are experiencing emotional traumaPlanning, supervising and assisting with daily activities for your assigned group of children, including meals, hygiene, personal possessions and living spaces, completing homework, adhering to treatment plans created by staff, participating in school, and planned recreational activitiesTransporting children to school, office appointments, recreational and social activities with company-provided vanProviding a safe, stable and home-like environmentBuilding healthy relationships with the kids in care to support them as they heal and work through their traumaMaintaining accurate and complete documentationCompleting and implementing necessary trainings as required by state licensing;Studying, practicing and operating within the New Horizons' Philosophy and Employee HandbookQualifications:Must be 21 years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent is requiredApplicants must pass criminal background checks, a drug screening, a tuberculosis testActive Driver's License requiredApplicants must have insight and understanding of cultural diversity and have the ability to work with diverse populationsBe able to perform conflict resolution or crisis interventionApplicants 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 independentlyAbout New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc.:Established in 1971, New Horizons assists kids and families throughout Texas in our residential treatment facilities, therapeutic foster homes, and youth and family counseling programs.New Horizons' team strives to Keep Kids First while providing a safe, therapeutic and loving environment for kids and adolescents in order to help our kids and families succeed.New Horizons Ranch has an on-campus charter school, a certified equine therapy program, a swimming pool, playgrounds, campus lakes, football and baseball fields, a tennis court, an indoor gym, three homes, and a chapel/activity center.For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr