Weekend Youth Care Counselor (Relief, Part-Time, Weekends Only)

Location: Austin, TX 78758 (Main Campus/Off-Campus)
Program: Residential Treatment Center / Group Home Program
Status: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Support 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 Weekend-Only Relief Youth Care Counselor, 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 provide professional and consistent supervision 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'll:
Provide direct care, supervision, guidance, and protection for residents in your cottage
Implement treatment plans and support residents in developing skills to meet behavioral goals
Facilitate structured recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities for residents
Ensure accurate documentation of daily behavior, incidents, medical needs, treatment observations, and cottage activities
Support residents in attending school, work-training, or other scheduled activities
Transport residents safely to appointments, family visits, and other required activities
Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call support as scheduled
Work collaboratively with cottage and program teams to maintain a consistent and therapeutic environment
Operate within the boundaries of organizational policies, procedures, and licensing standards
Participate in physical restraints when required in accordance with training and safety protocols
Required Qualifications:
At least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (including at least 3 years of a valid license; drivers under 21 cannot have any violations, and drivers under 25 cannot have more than one minor violation or one major violation to be eligible for hire)
Clear criminal background as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and FBI fingerprint check
Demonstrated psychological sensitivity toward children and understanding of individual and group behavior dynamics
Preferred:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in human services, behavioral sciences, or a related field
Experience with children or adolescents, preferably in residential or 24-hour care settings
Understanding of treatment modalities used in residential children’s care
CPR/First Aid certification
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
Must be available for every Saturday and Sunday, 9a-11p, 14 hour shifts per day.
May need to be available during the week during training only (lasts 3-4 weeks)
Maximum scheduled hours: Around 28 hours per week
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly pay (based on experience, degree, and field of study) with potential performance-based increases: $0.50 raise at six months and another $0.50 raise at your one-year evaluation, with annual raise opportunities thereafter
401(k) with partial employer match ($0.50 match per 1% contribution, up to 6% contribution, eligible after 90 days)
Free meals on campus, including vegetarian options
Free online Black Swan Yoga membership
Free Rocket Lawyer account for personal legal needs
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
Referral program
Opportunities for clinical supervision hours (for employees pursuing LPC-A or LMSW licensure)
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
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No