RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER (OVN) - TOUCHSTONE (YCS)
Company: SJRC Texas Inc
Location: Bulverde
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description On Site Location: Bulverde, TX
OVN Shift - 10pm-6am weekends required 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
Keywords: SJRC Texas Inc, San Antonio , RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER (OVN) - TOUCHSTONE (YCS), Social Services , Bulverde, Texas
