What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Child Care Specialist position at Helping Hand Home for Children?
Job description
Job description
Since its inception in 1893, Helping Hand Home for Children has been a leader in the field of child welfare and residential treatment. With a commitment to best practices and evidence-based services, our mission is to provide a nurturing and therapeutic home for severely abused children to receive treatment before returning them to a family setting. We are currently looking for trustworthy individuals to fill our Therapeutic Childcare Specialist role at our 24-hour licensed residential facility.
We require an initial 2.5-week paid orientation training program, with our next new hire classes starting May 19th.
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Who you are:
- Emotionally Resilient.
- Dependable.
- Patient.
- Empathetic.
Although not required, many of our Therapeutic Childcare Specialists have backgrounds in psychology, social work, child development, or related fields.
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What you’ll do:
- Build nurturing relationships with the children using the Trust-Based Relationship Intervention model (TBRI).
- Assist children with day-to-day needs including implementing schedules, supervising activities, administering medications, and teaching/coaching the children on a variety of life skills.
- Complete regular documentation and reports accurately and on-time (e.g., medical monitoring, progress notes, etc.)
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What you’ll love about us:
- Company Culture. In our 2023 employee climate survey, the most often three words used to describe our culture were “collaborative", supportive", and "empathetic”.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits. 100% employer paid medical and dental coverage.
- Future Preparation. 401(k) plan, income protection for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Continue your Education. Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
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Required Qualifications:
- At least 21 years old.
- Physically able to use authorized crisis intervention techniques.
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Flexibility with hours; ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights as needed.
*For those wishing to work part-time, we require you to work a minimum of 106 hours a month (average of 26.5 hours/week). This requirement is based on the Attachment Theory that we adhere to.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- We have three shifts. Morning (6 am - 2 pm on weekdays; 7 am - 3 pm on weekends), Afternoon (2 pm - 10 pm), and Overnight (10 pm - 7 am). Please share a preference for which shift you are interested in, but be aware that there is no guarantee.
- What interests you about this role?
- Overnight, weekend, and holiday availability is required. Is this acceptable?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78751: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
