Youth Care Counselor; Relief, Part-Time

Location:

Austin, TX 78758 (Main Campus/Off-Campus)
Program:
Residential Treatment Center / Group Home Program
Status:
Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Program Support Supervisor

The Settlement Home for Children is a nonprofit in Austin that provides structured, trauma-informed care to youth who have experienced trauma. For more than 100 years, we have evolved to meet the changing needs of young people through a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, clinical services, and coordinated community supports.

As a Relief-Team Member, Youth Care Counselor, you will support the daily implementation of individualized care plans by maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that promotes skill development and long-term stability. You will provide professional and consistent supervision for youth in our care while helping them meet treatment goals and navigate day-to-day life in a group home setting.

• Provide direct care, supervision, guidance, and protection for residents in your cottage
• Implement treatment plans and support residents in developing skills to meet behavioral goals
• Facilitate structured recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities for residents
• Ensure accurate documentation of daily behavior, incidents, medical needs, treatment observations, and cottage activities
• Support residents in attending school, work-training, or other scheduled activities
• Transport residents safely to appointments, family visits, and other required activities
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call support as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with cottage and program teams to maintain a consistent and therapeutic environment
• Operate within the boundaries of organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards
• Participate in physical restraints when required in accordance with training and safety protocols

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (including at least 3 years of a valid license; drivers under 21 cannot have any violations, and drivers under 25 cannot have more than one minor violation or one major violation to be eligible for hire)
• Clear criminal background as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and FBI fingerprint check
• Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of individual and group behavior dynamics

• 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

• Lift or exert up to 30 pounds occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently
• Walk, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, run, climb, balance, and crawl as needed
• Administer physical restraints safely in accordance with training and organizational protocols
• Perform visual inspections, read and transcribe accurately, and operate a motor vehicle
• 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 and/or during a weekend evening shift
• May be scheduled for up to one awake night shift per month if needed
• Maximum scheduled hours:
  Around 28 hours per week

• Hourly pay (based on experience, degree, and field of study) with potential…