Direct Care
Full-Time / / New
Summary: Direct Care Staff are assigned supervision of TCAR clients during direct care activities, and
they are responsible for the general care, daily schedules, behavioral management, and discipleship of
clients at TCAR.
Reporting Supervisor: Direct Care Director
General Direct Care Responsibilities:
• Supervision of Direct Care Activities/Client Care
o Implement and support the client therapeutic/discipleship progress. Takes into
consideration the unique needs of the TCAR client population.
o Plan and supervise the daily ministry, recreational, discipleship, Outdoor Adventure
activities and ADL (Activities for Daily Living) in accordance with program philosophy of
intervention and which support healthy client functioning and which support client
treatment goals.
o Apply disciplinary procedures and general behavioral management. Focusing on helping
clients learn to manage their own behavior.
o Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Academics, Clinical) to provide a holistic, well
rounded, integrated program for clients.
o Assure that TCAR Policy and Procedures are up to date and effectively implemented
with regard to the Direct Care department activities.
• Clinical Responsibilities
o Ensure the well-being of clients and provide a positive, supportive and structured
environment.
o Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at
proper intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized
supervision guidelines as needed.
o Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient’s medical
record.
o Interact routinely with clients, observe behaviors and communicate significant
observations to appropriate staff.
o Facilitate client educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics
including social skills, coping skills, experiential learning, life skills, character studies,
anger management and independent living skills.
o Engage clients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of
treatment goals.
o Participate in inter-disciplinary team meetings as needed/required.
• Discipleship Responsibilities
o Oversee, Implement, and instruct comprehensive discipleship training program for
clients in assigned Hall.
o Maintain a Christ-centered, Holy Spirit dependent, ministry atmosphere in assigned
client Hall. Making sure the assigned client Hall aligns with the philosophy of ministry
outlined in TCAR policy and procedures.
o Provide effective discipleship when ministering to clients. Staff should be capable of
and empowered to:
✓ Lead students to Christ.
✓ Conduct Bible Studies.
✓ Provide spiritual leadership to residents while also continually encouraging
residents toward personal growth.
✓ Minister to students as opportunity arises and/or during scheduled sessions.
• Other: At times, staff members may be called upon to serve in areas not necessarily outlined in
their formal job description.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED, College Degree Preferred
• 30 hours of training in childcare or related field (Provided by Teen Challenge)
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certification (Certification training provided by Teen Challenge)
• Be trained in Crisis Intervention at least biannually (Provided by Teen Challenge)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Mature and Godly character
• Must meet the requirements of the Arkansas department of human services for residential care
staff – All applicants will be background checked.
- Listing ID: 102923
- Center Type: Boys (Under 18)
- Center Name: Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch
- Contact Name: Jamie McNac