Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Provide direct daily care, supervision, and trauma-informed support for residents to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.
• Serve as a positive role model, offering guidance and supportive learning experiences to help residents build strengths and foster hope.
• Implement therapeutic discipline and manage resident activities in accordance with campus procedures and regulations.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, incident reports, and documentation regarding resident care and medication administration.
• Prepare nutritious meals, maintain home cleanliness, and oversee facility upkeep.
• Provide crisis intervention using approved verbal and physical techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
• Support residents' academic, extracurricular, and spiritual development, including participation in campus Chapel programs.
• Coordinate with the treatment team to support individualized goals and assist with family reunification efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Two years of direct care experience in residential programs, juvenile justice, or behavioral treatment centers.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Physical ability to perform crisis intervention, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and prolonged standing or walking.
• Understanding of children, youth, and families in crisis.
• Strong communication, time management, and detail-orientation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with computer systems and general office equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program

About the Company

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch provides life-changing opportunities for children and youth, offering a supportive environment designed to foster healing, growth, and long-term success through trauma-informed care and dedicated mentorship.