Our Emergency Shelter and Children's Home is a non-profit organization that provides services to children in the conservatorship of CPS, licensed by TDFPS, while creating a loving family environment on a beautiful Ranch.
Legacy Ranch is looking for full-time, mission-minded Therapeutic Child Specialist/Direct Care staff to love and care for children that have been abused, neglected, and currently in the foster care system.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Age 21 or older
Have reliable transportation and a drivers license
Able to pass background check and drug screening
Special Requirements:
- Advocate for children served and provide services, solutions and a wonderful home environment, which allows for equal opportunities and stabilization.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all personnel (including management), children within the home, and with the various case workers/agencies involved in the children's life.
- The ability to carry out multiple assignments with diligence and a positive attitude.
- This position requires high energy, attention to detail and adherence to policies and procedures.
Flexible schedule with availability to work mornings, afternoons, evening and weekends required.
Job Responsibilities and
Duties:
The ideal candidate is joyful, gentle, patient, kind and teachable
- Oversee children assigned including creative play, homework, lots of outside play, attending church with children and other community activities and events
- Transport children to visits and planned activities. Maintain daily and weekly notes all by with other required documentation
- Organization, Cooking and Cleaning as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Luling, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Willing to undergo a drug screening?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving/Child Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person