Houseparent - Long Shift

Location: Austin, TX 78758 (Main Campus/Off-Campus)
Program: Residential Treatment Center / Group Home Program
Status: Full-Time Hourly (Training/Relief/In-Wait) to Salaried (Core Long-Shift), Non-Exempt
Reports To: Training Coordinator while hourly, Cottage Therapist/Supervisor while salaried
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.
Core Long-Shift Houseparent (Salaried)
Transition to this phase when a core Houseparent position opens
Live on campus during scheduled shifts
Salaried, non-exempt
Standard schedule: Saturday 4:00 p.m. – Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Pay Structure
Hourly pay during Trainig/Relief/In-Wait phase
Salaried pay once moved into core long-shift schedule (You have completed your training and your background check is complete)
Exact pay based on degree and experience, shared during the offer process
As a Houseparent, you will:
Live on-site during assigned shifts (core phase)
Supervise and care for residents to ensure safety, health, and well-being
Plan, implement, and facilitate recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities
Document daily activities, significant incidents, and treatment considerations
Maintain a therapeutic mindset and environment
Dispense medications as needed
Perform physical holds safely, in accordance with training and organizational protocols
Required Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years old
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to pass FBI fingerprint check and pre-employment drug test per state licensing standards
Meet employment standards set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Willing and able to perform resident restraints in accordance with training
Preferred:
Some college or advanced degree in human services, behavioral sciences, or related field
Experience with children or adolescents, preferably in 24-hour care
CPR/First Aid certification
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Lift or exert up to 30 pounds occasionally, up to 15 pounds frequently
Walk, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, run, climb, balance, and crawl as needed
Administer physical restraints safely
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
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay based on experience, degree, and field of study, with potential 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 while working
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
Flexible Holiday Scheduling options
Referral program
Bonus programs
Free online yoga membership
Free clinical supervision for employees pursuing LPC-A or LMSW licensure (restrictions apply)
Free access to Rocket Lawyer for legal documents, email advice, 30-minute consultation, and discounted attorney retention
Tenure bonuses beginning at two years, with increases for longer service
Other benefits available for eligible employees
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Settlement Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment based on legally protected characteristics. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
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Employment type
Full-Time (93 Hours)

Work arrangement
No