Live-In Houseparent

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The Settlement Home for Children is an innovative non-profit rooted in 108 years of tradition in the Austin community. Our mission is to promote healing and growth in children, young adults, and families by providing a continuum of care, support and resources.

Candidates must currently live within a 50 mile driving radius of Austin, TX to be considered or able to commute without assistance.

LIVE-IN HOUSEPARENT HOURS

This is a LIVE-IN position for half of the week. You will work one of the following shifts consistently:

• Short-Shift: Wednesday 9:00 AM through Saturday at 5:00 PM (80 hours)
• Long-Shift: Saturday 4:00 PM through Wednesday at 1:00 PM (93 hours)

When submitting your resume, please indicate if you are open to either shift (preferred), or if you have a preference.

LIVE-IN HOUSEPARENT DUTIES (partial list)

• Live on-site half of the week
• Supervision and care of residents to insure their safety and health
• Plan and implement recreational, leisure and enrichment activities
• Document daily activities and significant incidents
• Maintain a therapeutic mindset
• Dispense medications, as needed
• Perform physical holds, as needed, when a resident is a danger to themselves or others

LIVE-IN HOUSEPARENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to live on-site during shift
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint check and drug test per state licensing standards
• Must meet employment standards set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. (Please inquire if you have questions.)

We offer some great perks and benefits to our employees. Please check out several of them below.

LIVE-IN HOUSEPARENT PERKS & BENEFITS

• Employer paid medical, dental insurance, life and long-term disability
• 401(k) with match up to 50% of the first 6%
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Free meals
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
• Bonus and Referral Program
• Online yoga memberships
• Trainings with CEUs are offered regularly at no charge
• Free clinical supervision towards your LCSW or LPC (waiting period and other restrictions will apply)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Must be female to be a live-in houseparent. Please confirm you are female.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional adolescent childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78758: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person