Direct Care Staff for Children

Job overview

Direct Care Staff for Children is a full-time, onsite role in Goldthwaite, TX. The posting states a pay range of $15–$20 per hour and separately describes starting pay at $16 per hour. New Horizons Ranch provides residential care for children and adolescents. The role provides daily supervision and support to children ages 5–17, helping maintain a safe, stable, home-like setting while supporting routines, activities, and treatment plans. Staff also transport children to school, appointments, and activities and document care.

What you'll do

• Supervise and support an assigned group of children
• assist with daily routines, hygiene, meals, homework, school participation, and recreation
• follow treatment plans
• transport children to school, appointments, and activities in company-provided vans
• maintain a safe and home-like environment
• build supportive relationships
• maintain accurate documentation
• and complete required state-licensing training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct care staff

goldthwaite tx

new horizons ranch

child care

youth support

residential care

daily activities

treatment plans

transportation

full-time

$15–$20 per hour

three weekends off per month

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid employee health insurance premiums after 60 days
• paid time off from hire
• merit raises
• three meals daily
• tuition reimbursement
• cell phone plan discount
• Christmas bonus
• mental health support
• professional development and training
• life insurance after 60 days
• 401(k) match after one year
• and flexible spending account after two years.

Why this role

Requires applicants to be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, an active driver's license, and pass background, drug, and tuberculosis screening. The schedule provides three weekends off per month.

About the employer

New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.