Special Needs Direct Care Support - Live-In Position

Special Needs Direct Care Live-In Family Teacher

Location: Onsite – Mooseheart, Illinois
Full-Time Live-In Residential Position
Salary Range: $43,500 – $45,000 annually

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Mooseheart Child City & School is seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our Horizons Residential Living team as a Live-In Family Teacher. This unique role offers the opportunity to live and work within a supportive residential community while making a lasting impact in the lives of youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

As a Live-In Family Teacher, you will help create a stable, nurturing home environment where youth can develop independence, confidence, and life skills. Through daily guidance, mentorship, and positive role modeling, you will support youth as they navigate challenges and build a foundation for future success.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about mentoring, teaching life skills, and supporting youth development in a family-style residential setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Horizons Live-In Family Teacher, you will:

• 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

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting youth and creating a positive residential environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification required

• Experience working with youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred

• 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

Why Join Mooseheart

Working at Mooseheart means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to helping youth reach their full potential.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive Salary

• The opportunity to live and work in a unique residential community environment

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about helping youth grow, develop independence, and build brighter futures, we invite you to apply to become part of the Horizons Residential Living team at Mooseheart Child City & School.

Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of the youth we serve.