Austin Jobs
The Settlement Home for Children is always looking for dedicated, positive and professional individuals to work with us in helping our emotionally troubled, abused and neglected children, in Austin.
We are currently hiring for: Houseparent and Awake Night Youth Care Counselor (Updated 06/28/10)
Below is a list of positions most often available.
Houseparent - Sat 4pm - Wed 1pm
Relief Youth Care Counselor - Part-Time on an as needed basis
Awake Night Youth Care Counselor - 11pm - 9am Sun - Thurs overnights
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you are interested in applying for one of our open positions, please send a cover letter, indicating the position for which you are applying, and a resume. Email attachments are prefered, but fax and US Mail are accepted.
If you do not have a resume, please print an application and submit it to Human Resources by email, fax or mail:
Email: careers@settlementhome.org
Fax: (512) 836-2159
Mail: 1600 Payton Gin Rd. Austin, TX. 78758
If you submitted your resume or an application in the past, please resubmit it for current openings.
HOUSEPARENT
WORK STATUS: Full-Time, LIVE-IN
HOURS: Sat. 4pm – Wed. 1pm OR Wed. 9am - Sat. 5pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the conduct of our youth; see that they adhere to the schedules and rules, and insure that they remain as a group under supervision
- Implement and carry out cottage rules, schedules, and routines; know the whereabouts of each resident at all times
- Insure that our residents complete their personal hygiene and wake up/go to bed on time
- See that residents attend school, work training, and jobs as scheduled; serve as a liaison between school, places of employment, and The Settlement Home
- Plan, implement, supervise, and teach leisure, recreational, and enrichment activities, in order that residents can seek and obtain healthy recreational/leisure outlets
- Insure documentation of cottage life, incidents, daily behavior, medical needs, treatment observations, and considerations, etc.
- Assist in treatment plans and goals for each resident
- Develop and utilize one to one counseling skills, group counseling skills, and family counseling skills
- Learn and utilize the Teaching Family Homes model of interactions with youth and be able to effectively implement role plays, positive consequences, corrective teaching and target goals
- Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and all staff trainings
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years old and female due to living with female residents
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of human services, behavioral sciences, or a related field is preferred; or equivalent experience in a related field
- Possess good character and act as a role model for children and their families
- Demonstrate sensitivity toward children and be able to understand dynamics of individual and group behavior
- Have the capacity to implement treatment plans for residents and develop appropriate behavior management skills to carry out these plans
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (no more than 3 violations in a 3 year period)
- No past history of DWI or DUI
- Physical capability to complete Restraint Training and exhibit skills in safely administering physical holds as needed
- Good vision, hearing, and mobility essential to provide effective direct youth care management of emotionally troubled children
Please Note:
This is a live-in position for half of the week. You will need to stay in your own residence when not working.
Download Application (PDF 110k)
RELIEF YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR
WORK STATUS: Part-Time OR Full-Time
HOURS: On an as needed basis (Full-Time is guaranteed at least 30 hrs/week)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the conduct of our youth. See that they adhere to the schedules and rules, and insure that they remain as a group under supervision
- Implement and carry out cottage rules, schedules, and routines. Know the whereabouts of each resident at all times
- Insure that our residents complete their personal hygiene, attend school or appointments, and go to bed on time
- Plan, implement, supervise, and teach leisure, recreational, and enrichment activities, in order that residents can seek and obtain healthy recreational/leisure outlets
- Insure documentation of cottage life, incidents, daily behavior, medical needs, treatment observations, and considerations, etc
- Learn and utilize the Teaching Family Homes model of interactions with youth and be able to effectively implement role plays, positive consequences, corrective teaching and target goals
- Attend team meetings and maintain 50 hours of training per year
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years old
- Bachelor’s degree and/or residential treatment experience preferred
- Possess good character and act as a role model for children and their families
- Demonstrate sensitivity toward children and be able to understand dynamics of individual and group behavior
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (no more than 3 violations in a 3 year period)
- No past history of DWI or DUI
- Physical capability to complete Restraint Training and exhibit skills in safely administering physical holds as needed.
- Good vision, hearing, and mobility essential to provide effective direct youth care management of emotionally troubled children
Download Application (PDF 110k)
AWAKE NIGHT YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR
WORK STATUS: Full-Time
HOURS: 11pm - 9am (30 or 40 hours per week)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the conduct of our youth; see that they adhere to the schedules and rules, and insure that they remain as a group under supervision
- Implement and carry out cottage rules, schedules, and routines; know the whereabouts of each resident at all times
- Make frequent rounds of buildings and campus to maintain safety of residents and staff
- Insure that residents go to bed on time at night and awake on time in the morning
- Responsible for cottage and campus cleanliness
- Insure documentation of cottage life, incidents, daily behavior, medical needs, treatment observations, and considerations, etc.
- Comlete nightly administrative tasks such as filing, copying, sorting etc.
- Attend team meetings and maintain 50 hours of training per year
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years old
- Bachelor’s degree and/or residential treatment experience preferred
- Possess good character and act as a role model for children and their families
- Demonstrate sensitivity toward children and be able to understand dynamics of individual and group behavior
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (no more than 3 violations in a 3 year period)
- No past history of DWI or DUI
- Physical capability to complete Restraint Training and exhibit skills in safely administering physical holds as needed.
- Good vision, hearing, and mobility essential to provide effective direct youth care management of emotionally troubled children
Download Application (PDF 110k)