Direct Care Support - Special Needs Youth - Live-In Position
About The Position
Mooseheart Child City & School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live-In Family Teacher for its Horizons Residential Living team. This full-time, live-in role is based in an onsite, family-style residential community in Mooseheart, Illinois. The Family Teacher provides direct care, supervision, guidance, and mentorship to youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping create a stable, nurturing, safe, and structured home environment. The role supports youth in building independence, confidence, daily living skills, and positive coping strategies while helping them navigate behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. The Family Teacher serves as a positive role model and works with supervisors, clinicians, and residential staff as part of the residential treatment team. The listed salary range is $43,500–$45,000 annually.
Requirements
- Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a residential team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care, supervision, and support for youth in a family-style residential home.
- Create and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive living environment.
- Assist youth in developing daily living skills, independence, and positive coping strategies.
- Support youth in addressing behavioral, emotional, and social challenges.
- Serve as a positive role model for healthy relationships, communication, and personal responsibility.
- Implement individualized care and support strategies as part of the residential treatment team.
- Collaborate with supervisors, clinicians, and residential staff to support youth success.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to live and work in a unique residential community environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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