Houseparent - Short Shift

Location: Austin, TX 78758 (Main Campus/Off-Campus)
Program: Residential Treatment Center / Group Home Program
Status: Full-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.
In this role, you will:
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
Required Qualifications:
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)
Preferred Qualifications:
Some college or higher education
Experience working with children or adolescents
Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of group and individual behavior dynamics
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
You must be able to:
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
Schedule:
Core Short-Shift Houseparent (Salaried)
Live and sleep on campus during scheduled shift
Standard schedule: Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly pay during training, transitioning to salaried pay once training is complete (estimate: 3 weeks) and background check has cleared (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
Flexible Holiday Scheduling options
Bonus and Referral Program
Online yoga memberships
Trainings with CEUs offered regularly at no charge
Opportunities for clinical supervision hours (for employees pursuing LPC-A or LMSW licensure)
Free access to Rocket Lawyer for legal documents, email advice, 30-minute consultation, and discounted attorney retention
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

Work arrangement
No