Being an employee at the Ranch means becoming part of an inclusive community, helping to empower the lives of people with a variety of abilities.
Full Time, Part Time and Sessional Job Openings
Are you ready to apply? Click the job opening below then follow the instructions to apply online through our Indeed profile.
If you would rather apply directly through our website click here.
You may also download the Down Home Ranch Employment Application, fill it out and email it to info@downhomeranch.org.
Before applying, watch the following video to see a realistic view of providing direct support.
Come as you are
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Benefits
- Access to Ranch facilities and amenities, which include gym and outdoor swimming pool. Ability to reserve Ranch facilities for family or friend gatherings.
- Pay is direct deposit every two weeks.
- 10% off purchases in the online Down Home Ranch Square Store.
- 50% off rental of on-site lodging facilities.
- Additional employee appreciation for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Time Off
Qualified employees accrue paid time off (PTO) and receive time off for bereavement and jury duty, as well as six paid holidays each year. Family Medical Leave is also available for up to 12 consecutive or non-consecutive weeks in any 12-month period subject to FMLA guidelines.
Employees begin accruing time after 90 days. Employees receive 2 weeks of paid time off within the first year, with increases in PTO with years of service.
All full-time employees are eligible for holiday pay. The following are paid holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be acknowledged on the preceding Friday. Holidays that fall on Sunday will be acknowledged on the Monday immediately following.
Professional Development
An employee may be provided PTO to attend a conference or training of their choice that benefits both the employee and the Ranch. The employee may request assistance with associated fees, which may or may not be wholly or partially covered by the Ranch. If the assistance is over $500 per instance, the employee will be asked to complete a training reimbursement agreement.
Eligible employees will also receive CPR certification, SAMA training and Texas Food Handlers certification free of cost.
Medical
Healthcare benefits become available for qualified employees the 1st day of the new month following 60 days of employment. Down Home Ranch pays up to 82% of health insurance costs and up to 50% of dental costs (rates vary based on selection). Down Home Ranch offers options for upgraded dental and vision plans, and for spouse and family health and dental coverage.
Employees can also utilize the Employee Assistance Program, which provides free and confidential personal counseling. Additionally, Down Home Ranch offers employees low cost vision coverage, critical illness, and accident insurance.
10/01/2020 – Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice
Life Insurance
Down Home Ranch pays 100% for $20,000 in life insurance for qualified employees with additional supplement options. Additionally, Down Home Ranch pays 100% for long-term disability for qualified employees.
Retirement
After 1 year of employment, Down Home Ranch will match up to 4% of a qualified employee’s salary into a 403(b) retirement account.