The Settlement Home for Children is an innovative non-profit rooted in 100 years of tradition in the Austin community. If you want to be a part of a cutting edge, child focused, and well respected agency, then we are the one for you! You can currently join our team as a Houseparent!

Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter stating your approximate date of availability. 

Houseparent positions are salaried at $34,305/annual for short shift, or $38,830/annual for long shift.  Houseparents can bring their pet to live with them while on campus!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees--please see the list below for some of these benefits. We have positions open immediately!

HOURS 

This is a LIVE-IN position for half of the week. You will work one of the following shifts:

• Short-Shift: Wednesday 9am through Saturday at 5pm
• Long-Shift: Saturday 4pm through Wednesday at 1pm 

When submitting your resume, please indicate if you are open to either shift (preferred), or if you have a preference. 

DUTIES (partial list) 

• Live on-site half of the week. Houseparents have private, fully furnished bedrooms/bathrooms
• Supervision and care of residents to insure their safety and health
• Plan and implement recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities
• Document daily activities and significant incidents 
• Maintain a therapeutic mindset during every interaction 
• Dispense medications

PERKS & BENEFITS 

• Employer paid insurance
• 401(k) with partial match
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Free meals
• Pet friendly!
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions
• Bonus and Referral Program
• Online yoga membership
• Trainings with CEUs are offered regularly at no charge
• Free clinical supervision for those pursuing LCSW or LPC 

**We qualify for some graduate student loan forgiveness programs as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, if your position is related to your degree**

• Residential staff must be female. If you are a male and interested in working here, please see our full time non-residential openings
• Must have the ability to live on-site for half of the week. 
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have the physical capability to perform safe restraints with residents, if needed
• Must have a valid driver's license and no history of DWI/DUI within 10 years
• Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint background check and drug screen per State Licensing standards

Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.