Direct Care Technician

Between $10.00 and $12.00 Per Hour Position range in Texas $8.43 - $16.45 Per hour Direct Care Technician (Confidential)

Occupation:

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

Location:

Plainview, TX - 79072 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16943924

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

11/26/2025

Updated:

03/20/2026

Expires:

04/19/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Flexible Shift Help for . Direct Care Staff Full Time /

Part Time/Prn Location:

Plainview, Texas Type:

Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Min Experience:

§ Must be at least 23 years of age to transport. § At least one year in safety/security experience preferred § At least one year in customer service experience preferred

Pay:

$10-$12 Depending on knowledge and experience

Schedule:

12am-8am,6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm,4pm-12am; Sunday thru Saturday;

Holidays Job Summary:

Plainview Serenity Center Inc. is a non-profit organization providing substance abuse services to men, women, and women with children for over 25 years. We are currently seeking responsible Direct Care Staff in our Plainview locations. Direct Care Staff are responsible for providing therapeutic assistance to clients currently in residential substance abuse treatment. Plainview Serenity Center Inc. is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions:

Assist in creating and maintaining a trauma informed environment for substance abuse clients. Maintains adequate security for eating/sleeping problems, Assists residents in good grooming and personal hygiene. Monitors client's movement through the shift and provides a client count as per facility policy. Transport residents to medical clinics, legal and employment locations, and other approved outings. Direct Care Staff will be responsible for ensuring safety, provide therapeutic assistance and appropriate measures monitoring residents inside and outside the facility. Maintains locked doors as per facility policy, making security checks to ensure that the integrity of security is in place to ensure that the safety of clients is always maintained. Document Incident reports, Work Orders, Daily Logs, and other monitoring reports and referring any problems the proper staff. Maintains awareness of all approved passes, incident reports, medication logs, etc. of clients always. Maintaining awareness of any daily disruption or any client disruptive behavior as soon as sign of disruptive behavior are recognized and applying appropriate intervention. Performs housekeeping duties such as assisting with washing bedding, cleaning towels, throwing trash, and monitoring that all areas are kept in place as per facility policy. Monitors client chores consisting of general cleaning of physical surroundings and furnishings in client living area, dining area, activity area, and classroom areas. Maintains a neat and clean employee station area. Assist clinical treatment team staff with groups in therapeutic activities by monitoring clients and ensuring that treatment schedule is followed. Assists with the admissions and discharge process, including orientation to rules and rights, bed, and locker assignments, issuing linens, and inventory of personal items as needed. Direct Care Staff will also complete duties assigned to include disinfecting bed and lockers, inventory of personal items, and ensuring all property is returned once the client is discharged. Answers phone and transfers call or takes messages as needed. Continuously monitor health, security, and wellbeing of clients by ensuring facility is secure and residents are off the floor and in rooms at appropriate times. Perform head count nightly as per licensing standards, complete reports of nightly rounds, investigate and complete related reports on all safety and security situations and communicate emergency situations, including medical emergencies, to the appropriate authorities and staff members. Serve meals and ensure standards are met for all food service operations. Perform weekly inspections on vehicles, including checking oil, tire pressure, gas, etc., record results, record mileage, and prepare standard maintenance reports. Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to supervisor. Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.

Qualifications for the position:

Must Pass Criminal Background Check Skills, Knowledge and

Abilities:

Knowledge of security operations and safety practices. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and residents. Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner, to write and investigate required reports; to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures. Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel. Ability to work night shifts and flexible hours. Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of (Plainview Serenity Center/ Amarillo Transitional Treatment Center) Culture with all team members: Demonstrate mission of service to our clients Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

§ High school diploma or equivalent required

Licensure Required:

§ Valid Driver's License required

Other:

We are qualified employers of The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to provide indebted professionals a way out of their federal student loan debt burden by working full-time in public service. The program permits Direct Loan borrowers who make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan, while working full-time for a qualifying employer