RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER (PM) - TOUCHSTONE (YCS)
Company: SJRC Texas Inc
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description On Site Location: Bulverde, TX
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY The Youth Care Specialist is to
monitor, guide, coach, instruct, mentor, communicate politely with
all youth in their daily setting. Youth will be respectfully
treated as Very Important People (VIP’s), with quality customer
service-oriented attitudes, behaviors and words. All for the
purpose of building sustainable self-regulation skills in the
youth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Youth Care Specialist
(YCS) provide direct care for abused/neglect youth through a
therapeutic and trauma informed framework. YCS must work together
for the benefit of those we serve and the continuity of the
program; staff are expected to collaborate with the entire team and
schedule regular meetings together to coordinate all the needs of
the children and goings on of the campus. Be able to read, write
and communicate with co-workers, medical personnel, and other
person’s necessary to care for the needs of children. Provide
emotional support utilizing trauma informed techniques, praise,
positive feedback, affection, and empathy to build client’s ability
to self-regulate. Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach
the clients critical thinking skills, assist with behavioral
problems, counsel through personal issues, and provide crisis
intervention. Plan, participate, and provide opportunities for
individual and family activities that are both educational and
entertaining. Model positive parenting, family, and individual
relationship skills to clients, parents, legal guardians, and
caretakers. Maintain contact and records with both internal and
external agencies to obtain or provide information regarding
youth’s behaviors, strategies, and progress. Prepare written
records for program budgeting, weekly menus, tracking youth
progress, reporting incidents/behaviors, and collaborating with the
case manager on documenting youth medical needs and appointments
within the prescribed time frame. Teach and model positive values
and ethical behaviors, as well as support and encourage
participation in all activities. Always encouraging residents to
participate but never forcing them and always respecting everyone’s
personal space. Assist with supervising the activities assigned to
direct care staff to aid in client development and success. Assist
youth with laundering personal laundry. Manage the daily operating
schedule of the residence; assist with youth transportation needs,
and overall facility upkeep (inside and outside). Adhere to all
SJRC Touchstone policies and procedures, campus and residence
guidelines, and DFPS GRO minimum standards. Report any/all
suspecting abuse or neglect to the Administrator on duty and
immediately report the information to DFPS: txabusehotline.org.
Keep the Administrator and/or Director informed immediately, in the
event of emergencies or unusual developments. Attend scheduled
trainings and staff meetings. Document USDA food program data.
Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and contract
requirements. Always ensure safety and supervision of youth.
Complete all duties assigned by the supervisor. Report campus
maintenance to the supervisor. Touchstone Program Follow
individualized therapeutic protocols for youth. Ensure basic needs
of hygiene, nutrition, and clothing are met for each child. Prepare
and serve daily meals as needed. Maintain cleanliness of the home
environment, ensuring a safe and secure environment. Guide youth in
self-regulation attributes related to social settings, self-help,
academics, independent living preparation, problem solving,
personal hygiene, financial literacy, and employability skills.
Counsel youth through personal challenges using principles of the
Neurosequential model of therapeutics, in accordance with required
regulatory standards. Attend to youth’s medical, dental, vision,
and behavioral health needs. Provide for moral, spiritual, and
educational development of youth. Provide crisis intervention to
youth while maintaining emotional self-control. Organize and
participate in play/recreational time with the youth. Support and
assist youth with all educational need to include homework,
projects, and extracurricular activities. Provide transportation as
needed to school, work, appointments, and recreational activities.
Assist the Shift Supervisors in providing documentation, services,
and treatment needs to youth. Display positive role modeling and
leadership for youth by exhibiting skills taught in TBRI training.
QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent is required, such
as a GED from a program recognized by the Texas Education Agency,
the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or similar
educational entity from another state, or documentation to verify
high school equivalency from home schooling. Must provide a copy of
degree/proof of degree. College degree or credit is preferred.
Valid Texas driver's license, appropriate insurance, and reliable
car. Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours,
including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to pass
reference verification procedure to determine one’s fitness to
satisfactorily and safely care for youth. Ability to attend all
required trainings. Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally
capable of performing all assigned tasks, and have the necessary
skills to perform assigned tasks. Age minimum of 21 years of age
per licensing standards. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER
INFO Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk and walk
briskly to interact with and monitor children. Stamina to work long
days and drive long distances. Moderate to heavy lifting to up to
60 pounds. Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and
in writing. Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt
to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children
with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs. Retreat
/ Camp like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of
background noise. Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted
campuses in designated areas. Possible injury when lifting or
moving (child or objects) if employee fails to use proper body
mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of
SAMA containment techniques are required. DESCRIPTION OF
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Supervised by:
Shift Supervisor Supervises: N/A PM Shift - 2-10pm weekends
required
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