Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

Nonprofit residential care and family support

Lead Childcare Specialist

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWichita Falls, TX, USA$42.5k - $45.5k

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Two years of direct care experience in residential programs, juvenile justice, or behavioral treatment centers is required.
A minimum of one year of demonstrated leadership experience, such as Lead Direct Care Staff, Senior Direct Care Staff, Shift Lead, House Parent, Coach, Team Lead, or similar responsibility, is required.
Understanding of children, youth, and families in crisis is required.
Effective listening and communication skills are required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
Must be able to perform bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing, and prolonged sitting or standing.
Must be available for travel as needed.
Proficiency in operating general office equipment is required.
Must demonstrate time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced direct care, guidance, and leadership within a residential setting for children and adolescents.
Work closely with the treatment team to ensure residents' safety, well-being, and progress while serving as a mentor and resource to direct care staff.
Help maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment, support daily operations, and assume leadership responsibilities during shifts as needed.
Supervise residents and meet their physical, emotional, educational, and medical needs.
Support behavior management and crisis intervention efforts.
Coordinate daily activities, assist with staff training, and promote a positive living environment.
Model professionalism and best practices in residential care.
Remain on campus during scheduled shifts in the onsite shared living arrangement; residential services operate 24/7, including holidays and inclement weather.
Safely perform approved crisis intervention techniques when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Computer knowledge is preferred.

Lead Childcare Specialist - Relocation Assistance Provided

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch · Wichita Falls, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-31

Salary: USD 42,500–45,500

Workplace: on_site

Description

The Lead Childcare Specialist provides advanced direct care, guidance, and leadership within a residential setting for children and adolescents. This role works closely with the treatment team to ensure residents' safety, well-being, and progress while serving as a mentor and resource to direct care staff. The Lead Childcare Specialist helps maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment, supports daily operations, and may assume leadership responsibilities during shifts as needed. Responsibilities include supervising residents, meeting their physical, emotional, educational, and medical needs, supporting behavior management and crisis intervention efforts, coordinating daily activities, assisting with staff training, and promoting a positive living environment. The Lead Childcare Specialist must demonstrate strong judgment, leadership, and communication skills while modeling professionalism and best practices in residential care. This position includes onsite shared living arrangements and requires employees to remain on campus during scheduled shifts. Residential services operate 24/7, including holidays and inclement weather. The role requires frequent standing, walking, and the ability to safely perform approved crisis intervention techniques when necessary.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Two years of direct care experience in residential programs/juvenile justice or behavioral treatment centers required.
A minimum of one year of demonstrated leadership experience, such as Lead Direct Care Staff, Senior Direct Care Staff, Shift Lead, House Parent, Coach, Team Lead, or similar responsibility required.
Understanding of children, youth and families in crisis.
Effective listening and communication skills.
Computer knowledge is preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing, prolonged sitting/standing.
Must be available for travel as needed.
Proficiency in general office equipment operation is required.
Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About the Company

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

Nonprofit residential care and family support

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit that provides residential childcare and family support for children facing difficult circumstances. Houseparents, caseworkers and counselors help young people build relationships and life skills through daily care, therapeutic services and experiential learning. Its work extends to community counseling, family preservation and alumni assistance with housing, case management and education. Donor gifts and investment-backed support from its foundation fund services offered without charge to families, who remain responsible for transportation and medical costs. Founded in 1939, the organization is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Amarillo, TX
Founded: 1939

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