What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Residential Direct Care Staff position at Hill Country Youth Ranch?
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you have a heart for serving and nurturing children in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an overnight staff!
Established in 1977, Hill Country Youth Ranch is a non-profit charitable corporation licensed by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. Hill Country Youth Ranch's mission is to provide a safe, loving, and life-enhancing Christian environment for children and young adults.
Hill Country Youth Ranch is a faith-based organization and considers every position one of ministry.
Hill Country Youth Ranch is accepting applications for overnight shift positions at their Ingram, TX campus. The work hours are 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Visit our website https://youth-ranch.org for our official application and more information about us!
Some duties of a night shift caregiver are:
- Know, understand, and uphold Hill Country Youth Ranch's mission statement which is to provide a safe, loving, life-enhancing, Christian environment for children and young adults.
- Supervise residents overnight to ensure their safety and well-being and adjust the level of supervision according to the circumstances and needs of the residents in care.
- Observe physical, mental, and emotional conditions of children. Report and document changes.
- Maintain accurate documentation of youth progress and any incidents.
- Work in cooperation with other childcare staff to provide a safe, clean, orderly home for residents in compliance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards.
- Ensure residents have the appropriate clothing, shoes, personal care supplies, and hygiene items needed for morning grooming routine.
- Ensure residents are properly dressed for school.
- Safely transport children to school on school days.
- Ensure all facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.
- Effectively able to complete documentation of nightly duties and communicate with resident care team.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in direct child/youth care or related field preferred
- Ability to effectively manage challenging behaviors with patience and empathy
- Experience in direct care for individuals with diverse needs
- Ability to complete on-site childcare training program located at the Ingram campus, prior to job placement. Hill Country Youth Ranch provides onsite paid training for selected candidates. Additional details will be provided during application process to all interested applicants.
Job Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must complete The Diana Screen®.
- Must pass criminal background checks and drug screen.
- Must have current TB (tuberculosis) screening or obtain new one.
Education:
Required- Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.00 an hour
Schedule:
- Overnight shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ingram, TX 78025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
- Ingram, TX 78025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overnight shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ingram, TX 78025 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14