Direct Care Staff Juvenile Justice & Mental Health

PHOENIX RESIDENTIAL

Direct Care Staff Juvenile Justice & Mental Health

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Location: Ellis County / Dallas–Fort Worth, TX Facility: Phoenix Residential

    About the Role

    We’re looking for Direct Care Staff with backgrounds in juvenile detention, behavioral health, or residential treatment. This is a hands-on role working with youth (ages 10–17) with mental health behaviors/diagnosis or Intellectual Disabilities/Autism. You’ll ensure safety, provide structure, and support their treatment journey.

    Pay Depending on experience Part-time Direct Care $17 and up depending on experience Full- Time Direct Care $20 and up depending on experience Full-Time Supervisor $22 and up depending on experience

    What You’ll Do

    Supervise youth and maintain a safe, structured environment

    Support daily routines: meals, school, recreation, group sessions

    Use trauma-informed strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors

    Document incidents and progress notes

    Transport youth to school, appointments, and community outings

    Work closely with supervisors and treatment teams

    What We’re Looking For

    Experience: juvenile detention, behavioral/mental health, or residential treatment preferred

    Minimum: High school diploma/GED, 25+ years old (per state licensing requirements)

    Strong communication and crisis-management skills

    Valid driver’s license

    Must pass FBI fingerprinting & drug test

    Why Phoenix Residential?

    Competitive pay

    Training provided, Professional Development (trauma-informed care, TBRI)

    Clear path for advancement into supervisory roles

    Join a mission-driven team making a real impact