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About the Role

Support the daily implementation of individualized care plans by maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that promotes skill development and long-term stability. Provide professional and consistent supervision for youth in our care while helping them meet treatment goals and navigate day-to-day life in a group home setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, supervision, guidance, and protection for residents in your cottage
Implement treatment plans and support residents in developing skills to meet behavioral goals
Facilitate structured recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities for residents
Ensure accurate documentation of daily behavior, incidents, medical needs, treatment observations, and cottage activities
Support residents in attending school, work-training, or other scheduled activities
Transport residents safely to appointments, family visits, and other required activities
Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call support as scheduled
Work collaboratively with cottage and program teams to maintain a consistent and therapeutic environment
Operate within the boundaries of organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards
Participate in physical restraints when required in accordance with training and safety protocols

Requirements

At least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (including at least 3 years of a valid license; drivers under 21 cannot have any violations, and drivers under 25 cannot have more than one minor violation or one major violation to be eligible for hire)
Clear criminal background as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and FBI fingerprint check
Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of individual and group behavior dynamics
Ability to lift or exert up to 30 pounds occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently
Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, run, climb, balance, and crawl as needed
Ability to administer physical restraints safely in accordance with training and organizational protocols
Ability to perform visual inspections, read and transcribe accurately, and operate a motor vehicle
Ability to hear and respond quickly to emergency support requests via oral communication or electronic devices

Skills

Crisis intervention
Physical restraints
CPR/First Aid certification

Location

Austin, TX 78758

Work Type

Full-Time
Hourly
Non-Exempt
On-Campus/Off-Campus

Experience Level

Some college preferred
Experience with children or adolescents, preferably in residential or 24-hour care settings

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
Some college preferred
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in human services, behavioral sciences, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

Hourly pay (based on experience, degree, and field of study) with potential performance-based increases: $0.50 raise at six months and another $0.50 raise at your one-year evaluation, with annual raise opportunities thereafter

Benefits

401(k) with partial employer match (up to 6%, eligible after 60 days)
Free meals on campus, including vegetarian options
Free online Black Swan Yoga membership
Free Rocket Lawyer account for personal legal needs
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
Referral program
Opportunities for clinical supervision hours (for employees pursuing LPC-A or LMSW licensure)

About the Company

The Settlement Home for Children is a nonprofit in Austin that provides structured, trauma-informed care to youth who have experienced trauma.
For more than 100 years, we have evolved to meet the changing needs of young people through a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, clinical services, and coordinated community supports.

Equal Opportunity

The Settlement Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment based on legally protected characteristics. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.