Direct Care for Children

About New Horizons
Since 1971, we at New Horizons have been committed to “Keeping Kids First” by providing safe, therapeutic and loving environments to help our kids and families succeed. The Audrey Grace House is a residential treatment center for kids ages 5 – 17. All our kids have experienced trauma that has created emotional, behavioral, attachment and/or relationship challenges. Overcoming these challenges requires the support of a trauma-informed therapeutic environment that promotes the physical, mental and behavioral health of kids and helps them in developing their coping skills for life. The Audrey Grace House can accommodate up to thirty kids at one time and the individual length of stay is between 9 and 12 months.

Position Summary
This posting is for the Direct Care for Children position. As a Direct Care Staff, you are responsible for creating a sense of stability for kids by providing a home-like, nurturing environment. This role is critical in helping youth develop positive relationships, coping skills, and trust. The ideal candidate will have resilience, patience, the ability to work with a team, be coachable and critical thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, supervision, and support to children ages 5-17 in a therapeutic group home setting.
• Build supportive, professional relationships with youth to model and encourage positive behavior.
• Cultivates a trauma-informed environment by understanding the short and long-term impacts of trauma and neglect, responding to the residents and their family/caretakers with empathy, sensitivity, and respect and maintaining trauma-sensitive interactions.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques in accordance with policy, procedure and agency training and ensure that non-violent physical interventions are implemented only if a client is an immediate risk to self or others.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including incident reports, progress notes, and shift logs.
• Support youth with daily routines including hygiene, meals, school attendance, recreational activities, and bedtime.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions developed by clinical staff.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and case reviews.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing living environment at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Applicants must pass criminal background checks, a drug screening, and a tuberculosis (TB) test
• Must possess an active driver’s license
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
• Be able to perform conflict resolution and crisis intervention
• Applicants must possess positive verbal and written communication skills, the ability to make logical decisions in times of crisis, and work well in a team and independently
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Pay Rate
$16 - $18 *Based on experience, educational background and/or specialized skills

Schedule
The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Direct Care Staff work a three week rotating schedule with overtime opportunities.

What You Get When You Work for New Horizons
We want to support you while you care for children!

• 100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums for Employees (60 days after starting date)
• Paid Time Off starts immediately upon hire
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• A Christmas Bonus
• Mental Health support
• Professional Development and Training provided in the Youth Mental Health Field
• Life Insurance Equal to Salary (60 days after start date)
• 150% 401K Retirement Match after 1 Year of employment
• $500 in Flexible Spending Account after 2 years of employment
• Paid Work Anniversary trips at 5+ years

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