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Direct Care Staff – Children's Program
Tactical Care, Inc. | Brainerd, MN
Job Overview
Tactical Care, Inc. is hiring Direct Care Staff for our children's residential program in Brainerd.
We're looking for dependable, energetic people who enjoy working with kids and want a job where they can make a real difference.
This position is about much more than simply supervising a child. Our staff help create structure, consistency, and positive experiences while supporting the child in building skills, participating in the community, and working toward greater independence.
Previous experience is helpful, but not required. We provide training.
What You'll Do
- Provide supervision, support, and guidance in a residential setting
- Help maintain a structured, safe, and positive environment
- Support daily routines and development of independent living skills
- Participate in recreational and community activities
- Assist with meals, household routines, and other day-to-day needs
- Encourage appropriate communication, coping skills, and positive decision-making
- Follow individualized support plans and established procedures
- Provide medication assistance after completing required training
- Complete required documentation
- Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the child's support team
- Build a positive and professional relationship with the child you support
Who We're Looking For
You don't need years of experience in human services to be successful here.
We're looking for people who are:
- Dependable and consistent
- Patient but able to maintain appropriate boundaries
- Comfortable providing structure and direction
- Able to remain calm during challenging situations
- Positive and encouraging
- Good communicators
- Comfortable being active and participating in activities
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience working with children, adolescents, developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral support, residential services, coaching, education, childcare, or similar fields is a plus.
Qualifications
- Age 21 or older preferred
- Applicants under 21 may be considered when applicable program requirements can be met
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to successfully complete required background studies
- Ability to complete all required training
- Dependable attendance and communication
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Why Tactical Care?
At Tactical Care, we believe great programs start with great staff.
Working with children can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. The right staff member can become a consistent, positive influence in a young person's life and help them develop skills and confidence that extend far beyond their time in our program.
If you're dependable, patient, active, and looking for work that actually matters, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join our Brainerd team.
Tactical Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20