Direct Care Supervisor Juvenile Justice & Mental Health Job at PHOENIX RESIDENTIAL, Waxahachie, TX

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  • PHOENIX RESIDENTIAL
  • Waxahachie, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Ellis County / Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Facility: Phoenix Residential 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Direct Care Supervisor with backgrounds in juvenile detention, behavioral health, or residential treatment . This is a hands-on role working with youth (ages 6–17) with mental health behaviors/diagnosis or Intellectual Disabilities/Autism. You’ll ensure safety, provide structure, and support their treatment journey.

Full-Time Supervisor Pay - $23 and up depending on experience 

Supervisor must be available for a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations, to meet program and staffing needs

What You’ll Do 

  • Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate direct care staff
  • Coordinate staff schedules, assign duties, and manage shift coverage
  • Provide support during crises and ensure staff adhere to behavior management protocols
  • Oversee daily routines, therapeutic activities, school involvement, and life-skills programming
  • Maintain compliance with juvenile justice standards, mental health regulations, and organizational policies
  • Conduct room checks, facility walkthroughs, and contraband prevention measures
  • Lead crisis response and oversee use of approved verbal and physical de-escalation strategies


What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or related field (some agencies accept experience in lieu of degree). 25+ years old (per state licensing requirements)
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in juvenile justice, residential treatment, or mental health direct care
  • Training/certification in crisis intervention required
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must pass FBI fingerprinting & drug test
  • Supervisor must be available for a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations, to meet program and staffing needs


Why Phoenix Residential?

 

  • Competitive pay 

  • Training provided, Professional Development (trauma-informed care, TBRI)

  • Clear path for advancement into supervisory roles

  • Join a mission-driven team making a real impact

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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