Houseparent - Short Shift; In-Wait​/Relief

Location:

Austin, TX 78758 (Main Campus/Off-Campus)
Program:
Residential Treatment Center / Group Home Program
Status:
Full-Time or Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (transitioning to Salaried for core shifts)

Reports To:

Cottage Therapist/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 Houseparent, 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 serve as a consistent, professional presence for youth in our care while helping them meet treatment goals and navigate day‑to‑day life in a group home setting.

• Live on‑site during scheduled core shifts
• Provide supervision and care to ensure the safety, health, and well‑being of residents
• Plan, implement, and facilitate recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities
• Document daily activities, significant incidents, and treatment observations
• Maintain a therapeutic mindset in interactions with residents
• Administer medications as needed
• Perform physical holds safely when a resident poses a danger to themselves or others, in accordance with training and safety protocols

• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass FBI fingerprint check and drug screening per state licensing standards
• Ability to meet employment standards set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Willingness and ability to perform resident restraints in accordance with training and organizational protocols (once trained)

• Some college or higher education
• Experience working with children or adolescents
• Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of group and individual behavior dynamics

• 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

• Phase 1 – Relief / In‑Wait (Hourly)
• Full‑time schedule (minimum 30 hours/week once training is complete)
• Sleep at home during this phase
• Variable schedule based on relief needs
• Relief Shift Requirements:
  • Morning: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Evening: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Maintain at least two morning shifts and two evening shifts per week, with at least one weekend shift

• Transition when a core Houseparent position opens
• Live/sleep on campus during scheduled shift
• Standard schedule:
  Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – Saturday 5:00 p.m.

• Hourly pay during Relief / In‑Wait phase, transitioning to salaried pay for core shifts (based on degree and experience), with performance‑based increases at six months and annually thereafter
• 100% employer‑paid health and dental insurance for full‑time employees (30+ hours/week), with optional buy‑up plan
• Life insurance and long‑term disability, with optional short‑term disability
• 401(k) with partial employer match (up to 6%, eligible after 60 days)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Free meals on campus
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
• Fle…