Youth Care Counselor (Relief, Full-Time)
$40,560–$50,960 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct care, supervision, and protection for residents in your cottage while implementing treatment plans to support skill development. Facilitate structured recreational activities, ensure accurate documentation of daily behavior and medical needs, and assist residents with school, work training, and appointments. Transport residents safely to required activities, deliver crisis intervention, and participate in on-call support as scheduled. Operate within organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards, including administering physical restraints when required. Work collaboratively with cottage and program teams to maintain a consistent, therapeutic environment.
Required Qualifications
- At least 21 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- At least 3 years of a valid license
- Drivers under 21 cannot have any violations
- Drivers under 25 cannot have more than one minor violation or one major violation
- Clear criminal background as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to pass FBI fingerprint check
- Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children
- Understanding of individual and group behavior dynamics
- Must be able to lift or exert up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to lift or exert up to 15 pounds frequently
- Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, run, climb, balance, and crawl as needed
- Must be able to administer physical restraints safely in accordance with training and organizational protocols
- Must be able to perform visual inspections
- Must be able to read and transcribe accurately
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to hear and respond quickly to emergency support requests via oral communication or electronic devices
- Must be available for at least two 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. shifts each week
- Must be available for at least two 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. shifts each week
- Must be available on both Saturday and Sunday
- May be scheduled for up to one awake night shift per month if needed
Desired Qualifications
- Some college
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in human services, behavioral sciences, or a related field
- Experience with children or adolescents, preferably in residential or 24-hour care settings
- Understanding of treatment modalities used in residential children's care
- CPR/First Aid certification
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