SJRC Texas - New Braunfels, TX
posted 4 days ago
New Braunfels, TX
About the position
We invite you to join our team at SJRC Texas to offer a healing environment for children and youth who have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned. Individual treatment plans, a homelike environment and highly trained staff all help each child gain success. Because we are a facility that houses youth 24/7 we do require a flexible schedule (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care for abused/neglect youth through a therapeutic and trauma informed framework.
- Collaborate with the entire team and schedule regular meetings to coordinate all the needs of the children.
- Communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and others necessary to care for the needs of children.
- Provide emotional support utilizing trauma informed techniques, praise, positive feedback, affection, and empathy.
- Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach clients critical thinking skills and assist with behavioral problems.
- Plan, participate, and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining.
- Model positive parenting, family, and individual relationship skills.
- Maintain contact and records with both internal and external agencies regarding youth's behaviors and progress.
- Prepare written records for program budgeting, weekly menus, and tracking youth progress.
- Teach and model positive values and ethical behaviors.
- Assist with supervising activities assigned to direct care staff.
- Assist youth with laundering personal laundry.
- Manage the daily operating schedule of the residence and assist with youth transportation needs.
- Adhere to all SJRC Touchstone policies and procedures.
- Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Administrator on duty.
- Attend scheduled trainings and staff meetings.
- Document USDA food program data.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and contract requirements.
- Ensure safety and supervision of youth.
- Complete all duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Report campus maintenance to the supervisor.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid Texas driver's license, appropriate insurance, and reliable car.
- Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to pass reference verification procedure.
- Ability to attend all required trainings.
- Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing all assigned tasks.
- Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.
Nice-to-haves
- College degree or credit is preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a healing environment for children and youth.
- Training and development opportunities.
