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Join a great team at one of Austin's leading non-profit organizations. Austin Children's Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workplace and offering a competitive salary and benefits package. If you want to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children, join the team at the Austin Children's Shelter and get more than just a job - get a job you'll feel great about.
At Austin Children's Shelter we are looking for people who...
- Enjoy children
- Have behavior modification experience (preferred for program related positions)
- Want a professional and positive work environment
- Are outgoing
- Multi-task oriented, and
- Have a positive attitude
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how to apply
If you are interested in applying for one of the job openings listed, please download the employment application and email or fax to the contact below. Send completed application and resume to:
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open positions
New positions are posted as they become available. Please Note: Resumes will not be accepted without an accompanying ACS application.
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Youth Care WorkerFull Time
The Youth Care Worker position at the Austin Children’s Shelter (ACS) will be directly responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of children and youth in a residential child care setting to provide a safe and nurturing environment. Provide direct care programs and services to assigned children. Individual serves as a positive role model for children and youth. Apply approved behavior modification techniques to de-escalate inappropriate behaviors and perform physical containments of youth when necessary to prevent harm to self or to others. Provide positive reinforcement and support to youth. Graduation from high school or completion of an accredited Graduation Equivalency Degree program. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree in social work, criminal justice or other social sciences field, preferred. One year full-time direct work experience with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect or have special needs as a professional, volunteer, or intern in a residential, educational, or institutional setting. Texas driver’s license and good driving record required. Position requires adherence to Austin Children's Shelter mission, vision, and guiding principles.
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Youth Care Worker PRNThe Youth Care Worker position at the Austin Children’s Shelter (ACS) will be directly responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of children and youth in a residential child care setting to provide a safe and nurturing environment. Provide direct care programs and services to assigned children. Individual serves as a positive role model for children and youth. Apply approved behavior modification techniques to de-escalate inappropriate behaviors and perform physical containments of youth when necessary to prevent harm to self or to others. Provide positive reinforcement and support to youth. This is a PRN hourly position and the individual must be available to work a minimum of 32 hours per month (4 shifts of 8 hours) and any shift: 1st (6am - 3pm), 2nd (2pm - 11 pm), or 3rd (10pm – 7am). Graduation from high school or completion of an accredited Graduation Equivalency Degree program. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree in social work, criminal justice or other social sciences field, preferred. One year full-time direct work experience with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect or have special needs as a professional, volunteer, or intern in a residential, educational, or institutional setting. Texas driver’s license and good driving record required. Position requires adherence to Austin Children's Shelter mission, vision, and guiding principles.
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Youth Care Worker
Overnight
The Youth Care Worker position at the Austin Children’s Shelter (ACS) will be directly responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of children and youth in a residential child care setting to provide a safe and nurturing environment during the overnight shift, 3rd (10pm – 7am). Provide direct care programs and services to assigned children. Individual serves as a positive role model for children and youth. Apply approved behavior modification techniques to de-escalate inappropriate behaviors and perform physical containments of youth when necessary to prevent harm to self or to others. Provide positive reinforcement and support to youth. Assist in the planning and implementation of individual treatment plan including administration of medication in absence of Youth Care Lead.Graduation from high school or completion of an accredited Graduation Equivalency Degree program. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree in social work, criminal justice or other social sciences field, preferred. One year full-time direct work experience with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect or have special needs as a professional, volunteer, or intern in a residential, educational, or institutional setting. Texas driver’s license and good driving record required. Position requires adherence to Austin Children's Shelter mission, vision, and guiding principles.
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job openings with SafePlace:
For SafePlace job openings click on the link below.
www.safeplace.org/Employment
A Cover letter and resume for the open positions should be sent to:
HR Director, PO Box 19454, Austin, TX 78760 or Fax to 512-356-1673 or email them to employment@safeplace.org
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