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If you are interested in a career described below, please contact:
Destiny Quezada at dquezada@cityhouse.org

Full—Time direct care for emergency shelter

Responsible for implementing the facility’s structured direct care for children’s programs and for providing an environment of consistent structure, guidance and nurturance in the shelter.

What you’ll do

  • Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the children, as outlined in each child’s plan of service

  • Have a working knowledge of trauma-informed care, normalcy, and compassion fatigue & self-care. Utilize a trauma-informed approach to improve children’s self-worth, learn effective problem solving and daily living skills, as well as self-regulation.

  • Provide transportation to children as needed

  • Monitor and coordinate children’s activities, behaviors and safety. Supervise and participate in daily activities with children.

  • Administer prescription & non-prescription medication

  • Maintain home-like environment, including living quarters, grounds and backyard area to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment

  • Participate in training, staff meetings and supervisory conferences to develop and enhance childcare & trauma-informed skills

  • Maintain client records, daily report sheets and serious incident reports as necessary

  • Perform other assignments and duties as requested

what you bring to the position

  • High School Degree or equivalent required, some college or college degree preferred

  • Age 21 or older

  • Current Texas driver’s license with insurance

  • Minimum of one year relevant experience

  • Possess knowledge of issues related to child development, trauma, youth homelessness, abuse and neglect with at-risk children

  • Must submit to pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed

  • Have required TB testing showing employee is free of contagious TB

  • Submit to a criminal background check, FBI background check, and DFPS background check as required by regulatory agencies

  • Effective communication skills. Effective organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

  • CPR Certification must be current or be obtained within 60 days of hire. Current first aid and Emergency Behavior Intervention as required by regulatory standards.

  • Immediately report any suspected abuse/neglect of a child

  • Maintain Licensing credentials as required and attend agency training as needed

  • Set high standard of professional, technical, personal conduct and competence for team

  • These positions are funded through state and federal funds and are subject to termination if funding ceases

What’s in it for you

  • Health, vision & dental benefits

  • 5 hours of PTO accrued each pay period

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Career growth within the organization

  • Focus on work/life balance

Part—Time and PRN for emergency shelter

Responsible for implementing the facility’s structured direct care for children’s programs and for providing an environment of consistent structure, guidance and nurturance in the shelter.

What you’ll do

  • Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the children, as outlined in each child’s plan of service

  • Have a working knowledge of trauma-informed care, normalcy, and compassion fatigue & self-care. Utilize a trauma-informed approach to improve children’s self-worth, learn effective problem solving and daily living skills, as well as self-regulation.

  • Provide transportation to children as needed

  • Monitor and coordinate children’s activities, behaviors and safety. Supervise and participate in daily activities with children.

  • Administer prescription & non-prescription medication.

  • Maintain home-like environment, including living quarters, grounds and backyard area to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment

  • Participate in training, staff meetings and supervisory conferences to develop and enhance childcare & trauma-informed skills

  • Maintain client records, daily report sheets and serious incident reports as necessary

  • Perform other assignments and duties as requested

what you bring to the position

  • High School Degree or equivalent required, some college or college degree preferred.

  • Age 21 or older

  • Current Texas driver’s license with insurance

  • Minimum of one year relevant experience

  • Possess knowledge of issues related to child development, trauma, youth homelessness, abuse and neglect with at-risk children

  • Must submit to pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed

  • Have required TB testing showing employee is free of contagious TB

  • Submit to a criminal background check, FBI background check, and DFPS background check as required by regulatory agencies

  • Effective communication skills. Effective organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

  • CPR Certification must be current or be obtained within 60 days of hire. Current first aid and Emergency Behavior Intervention as required by regulatory standards.

  • Immediately report any suspected abuse/neglect of a child

  • Maintain Licensing credentials as required and attend agency training as needed

  • Set high standards of professional, technical, personal conduct and competence for team

  • These positions are funded through state and federal funds and are subject to termination if funding ceases

What’s in it for you

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Career growth in the organization

  • Focus on work/life balance

  • Flexible schedule