Job description:
Vision: Transforming Lives through Christ’s Love
Mission: Operating Christ-Centered Residential and Retreat Centers
Core Values: Hospitable Community/Authentic Relationships/Faith in Christ
Location: Timothy Hill Ranch – Shreveport, LA Campus)
Schedule(s): 6:00 AM-3:00PM, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Full-Time)
Department: Residential Programs / Direct Care
About Timothy Hill Ranch
Timothy Hill Ranch provides a safe, structured, and restorative environment for youth to grow, heal, and build life skills. Our mission-driven culture centers on compassion, responsibility, accountability, and hope. We are looking for staff who bring a strong presence, a steady demeanor, and a heart for service.
Position Summary
The Daytime Direct Care Staff plays a crucial role in supporting our residents during high-activity afternoon and evening hours. This position maintains a safety-forward environment, provides restorative guidance, ensures smooth daily routines, and builds intentional and healthy rapport with the youth.
You will be a confident leader during structured programming, meal times, recreation activities, transitions, and moments of crisis. Your presence helps promote emotional regulation, accountability, and success for each resident.
Key Responsibilities: Resident Support & Engagement
- Provide a compassionate, steady presence for youth ages 13–18.
- Model positive decision‑making, communication, and conflict resolution.
- Facilitate recreation time, chores, program activities, and afternoon/evening routines.
- Build rapport with intention, consistency, and professionalism.
Safety & Crisis Management
- Maintain a safety‑forward mindset in all environments.
- Confidently utilize crisis‑intervention skills and verbal de‑escalation techniques.
- When absolutely necessary, participate in physical restraint of up to 150 lbs (training provided).
- Observe, document, and communicate resident behaviors accurately.
Program Operations
- Assist with transportation, mealtimes, medication coordination (non‑clinical), and structured programming.
- Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Timothy Hill Ranch in all decision‑making.
- Collaborate with teammates, supervisors, and leadership to ensure consistent care.
- Complete timely reports, logs, and incident documentation.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years old (per licensing requirements).
- Ability to remain calm, confident, and in control during crisis situations.
- Physically able to assist in restraints up to 150 lbs when required (training provided).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to give clear, firm direction.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Preferred
- Experience in residential care, ministry, coaching, youth programs, law enforcement, or similar fields.
- Training in TCI, CPI, CARE, or other therapeutic crisis‑intervention models.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off and sick leave accrual.
- Holiday pay.
- Staff meals during designated shifts.
- Supportive, mission‑driven culture with ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities for advancement into Lead, Coordinator, or Supervisor roles.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident but compassionate
- Firm but fair
- Mission‑minded and values‑aligned
- Consistent, reliable, and trustworthy
- Able to take charge when needed while still maintaining warmth and respect
Join us in changing lives, one young person at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Group home: 1 year (Preferred)
- Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)
- Crisis management: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Princeton, LA 71067 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Princeton, LA 71067 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Princeton, LA 71067: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person