Guided Path DFW Youth Behavioral Support Specialist Arlington, TX · Full time Company website

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Guided Path DFW is a residential care organization serving children and youth ages 5–17 who have experienced trauma, instability, and adversity. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with trauma-informed care, restorative behavioral support, and age-appropriate programming that helps young people build confidence, develop life skills, and move toward lasting stability.

What makes us stand out is our commitment to compassionate care and meaningful relationships. We see each child’s strengths and potential, and we value a collaborative team where employees feel supported, their voices matter, and their work makes a difference. At Guided Path DFW, you’ll help create a brighter path forward for the youth we serve.

Youth Supervision & Engagement 

• Provide continuous supervision of youth in care while maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. 
• Actively engage youth throughout the shift through recreational activities, community outings, life-skills development, and positive relationship building. 
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities that promote social skills, teamwork, emotional regulation, and healthy development. 
• Supervise daily routines including wake-up, school preparation, meals, recreation, transportation, hygiene, and bedtime routines. 
• Conduct room checks, head counts, and routine safety inspections throughout the shift. 

Behavioral Support & Crisis Intervention 

• Implement individualized behavior support plans and treatment recommendations. 
• Utilize approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to safely manage challenging behaviors. 
• Respond effectively to verbal aggression, physical aggression, property destruction, elopement risks, and other behavioral incidents. 
• Maintain appropriate boundaries while building positive therapeutic relationships with youth. 
• Consistently enforce facility rules, expectations, and routines using a firm, fair, and trauma-informed approach. 
• Support youth in developing emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, and independent living skills. 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Complete daily documentation for each assigned youth, including progress notes, behavioral observations, and shift reports. 
• Accurately complete Incident Reports (SIRs), Behavioral Observation Charts (BOCs), medication documentation, and other required records. 
• Maintain documentation that meets DFPS, HHSC, licensing, and facility standards. 
• Communicate significant behavioral, medical, and program-related information during shift transitions. 
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and submitted within required timelines. 

Medication & Health Support 

• Administer and document medications as trained and authorized. 
• Monitor youth for health concerns and report changes promptly. 
• Provide CPR and First Aid assistance when necessary. 
• Support healthy routines related to nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and sleep. 

Transportation & Community Integration 

• Safely transport youth to school, family visits, appointments, recreational activities, and community outings. 
• Serve as a positive role model during community interactions. 
• Ensure transportation documentation and safety procedures are followed at all times. 

Team Collaboration 

• Work collaboratively with supervisors, therapists, case managers, treatment specialists, and other team members. 
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities. 
• Contribute to a positive, accountable, and solution-focused team culture. 

Qualifications Required 

• Minimum age of 21 years. 
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification. 
• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a Group Home (GRO), Residential Treatment Center (RTC), Foster Care Program, Emergency Shelter, Behavioral Health Program, Juvenile Justice Program, or similar residential youth setting. 
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. 
• Ability to pass all required background checks and pre-employment screenings. 
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts as needed. 

Preferred 

• Experience with DFPS, HHSC, RTC, GRO, or foster care documentation requirements. 
• TBRI Certification. 
• CPI, Handle with Care, or other Crisis Intervention Certification. 
• Medication Administration Training. 
• QMHP experience or behavioral health experience. 

Ideal Candidate 

At Guided Path DFW, staff are not babysitters—they are facilitators of treatment, growth, and well-being. 

Successful team members are: 

• Firm but caring. 
• Patient and emotionally mature. 
• High-energy and actively engaged with youth. 
• Skilled at de-escalation and conflict resolution. 
• Comfortable holding youth accountable while maintaining positive relationships. 
• Strong communicators and team players. 
• Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage their shift with minimal supervision. 
• Committed to completing documentation accurately and on time. 
• Passionate about helping youth overcome challenges and achieve success. 

Work Schedule & Compensation 

Available Shifts: 

• 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
• 10:00 PM- 6:00 AM 

Additional Opportunities: 

• On-Call Shifts 
• 16-Hour Shifts 
• Overtime Opportunities