Position Title:  

HOUSEPARENTS

See our website, for additional openings          

Facility Name:  

Boysville  

Facility Location:  

San Antonio, Texas  

Contact Person:  

Lisa Mele    

Contact Phone #:  

210-659-1901  ext. 243  

Contact E-Mail:  

humanresources@boysvilletexas.org  

Position Salary:  

• $40,000 per couple for Houseparents

Job Description:  

We are looking for couples that want to make a difference in a child's life. Be a positive role model to residents. Responsibilities include all those items and responsibilities of a parent, including the provision of material needs, physical needs, spiritual needs, emotional needs and disciplinary needs. Prepare meals. Administer and document all medications. Provide transportation for residents with a Boysville assigned vehicle. Assist in completing all documentation necessary to fulfill all state and other requirements. Participate in Plans of Service. Facilitate an ongoing relationship with residents and their families. See our website for current openings www.boysvilletexas.org/ 

Position Title:  

Family Teaching Couples (Houseparents)    

Facility Name:  

Boys Town

Facility Location:  

NE/IA (Home Campus-Omaha Area), San Antonio, TX, Southern CA, Portsmouth, RI, New Orleans, LA,  Tallahassee, FL,  Oveido FL, NYC/Brooklyn, NY, Washington D.C and Las Vegas, NV.

Contact Person &
Contact E-Mail:  

There are various contacts based on location, please visit the Boys Town Website at www.boystown.org

Position Salary:  

Starting salary at 52,400/yr based on location +  living expenses paid

Job Description:  

Are you and your spouse passionate about shaping the future of America's Youth?

Boys Town is changing the way America cares for children, families and communities by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care that instills Boys Town values to strengthen body, mind and spirit.

As a Family Teaching Couple (legally married) you and your spouse are at the Heart of our Mission. You will live in our residential homes creating a family environment for our at-risk kids aging 6-18 who often have nowhere else to turn. After completing our two week in-house paid training, you will take on a life-changing mission by guiding, counseling, and helping to meet the emotional, educational and daily needs of our at-risk youth. We are looking to you to provide compassion, internal strength and competence for these kids.

If you and your spouse have a desire to help at-risk youth, can create a safe, nurturing and caring environment, can help them to succeed for the day and into the future, guide and counsel them on appropriate skills and behaviors and have a deep desire to provide them moral, spiritual and educational development - all of this to enrich their lives.

We need you to have a desire, dedication, and an interest in integrating your family with the kids in the home, creating a cohesive environment for all.

Boys Town provides life-changing care for girls and boys at its sites nationwide, offering couple's career opportunities in a variety of exciting locations:

· Boys Town California (Orange County)
· Boys Town Nevada (Las Vegas)
· Boys Town Texas (San Antonio)
· Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa (Omaha, Nebraska - National Headquarters)
· Boys Town Louisiana (New Orleans)
· Boys Town Chicago
· Boys Town North Florida (Tallahassee)
· Boys Town Central Florida (Oviedo)
· Boys Town New England (Portsmouth, Rhode Island)
· Boys Town New York (New York City - Brooklyn)
· Boys Town Washington, D.C.

Due to the critical nature of this position, Boys Town Family Teaching Couples who meet our high standards of care will receive excellent compensation by providing you a caring and supportive environment, comprehensive pay, no cost of expenses living within the home, extensive paid training, followed by 24-hour professional support, future career opportunities, and state-of-the-art treatment techniques. In addition, medical/dental/vision and prescription benefits, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.

The Boys Town mission has always been and always will be centered on creating an environment for children that includes trust, discipline, emotional support and respect. We at Boys Town believe that all children and youth have the potential to become bright, productive, adjusted, loving people - a fire that burns in each of them.

Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. One of the country's largest nonprofit, publically funded child-care organizations, Boys Town annually touches the lives of more than 400,000 boys, girls, parents and others nationwide through its highly effective services and programs.

If you and your spouse are committed, passionate and feel you are qualified to take on a life-changing experience please apply at www.boystown.org 

Position Title:  

 RESIDENT COUNSELOR    

Facility Name:  

 CROSSNORE SCHOOL, INC.  

Facility Location:  

 CROSSNORE, NORTH CAROLINA  

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Bobby Crenshaw  

Contact Phone #:  

 800-557-4305  

Contact E-Mail:  

 accountpay@crossnoreschool.org 

Position Salary:  

  Pay  based on daily rate for schedule worked.  Will discuss in detail.

Job Description:  

 Crossnore School, Inc., a Christian children's home in Western North Carolina, has openings for mission-minded married couples and individuals, without dependent children, for live-in cottage worker position. Must be over 21 with high school/GED or higher degree. Responsibilities include a professional, team-oriented approach to student and cottage management while providing a safe healing and accepting environment for residents and their families by fostering and modeling positive Christian, social, educational, emotional and physical development. Resident Counselors are expected to uphold the code of ethics for the agency and for their profession while representing the mission, philosophy and programs of the agency. Work schedule of (10) days on and five (5) days off or (7) days on and (7) days off. Excellent benefits package begins following 90-days probationary period. Salary commensurate with direct child care experience and education. website: www.CrossnoreSchool.org

Position Title:  

 Houseparents

Facility Name:  

 Bethany Children's Home

Facility Location:  

 Womelsdorf,Pa.

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Human Resource Coordinator   

Contact Phone #:  

 877-270-1200  

Contact E-Mail:  

 employment@bethanyhome.org

Position Salary:  

 $48,000 - $50,000 per couple, DOE  

Job Description:  

 If you believe today's children are tomorrow's future, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. We are seeking married couples to be Houseparents. The Houseparent position is both challenging and rewarding. This couple would live on campus with Bethany's boys or girls. Houseparents are responsible for providing compassion, discipline and daily supervision to the children of Bethany Home. Applicants should be mature, responsible individuals with a sense of mission to help children in need.

Position Title:  

 House Parent Couples

Facility Name:  

 Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

Facility Location:  

 near Amarillo, TX

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Please Visit Website  

Contact Phone #:  

 Please Visit Website  

Contact E-Mail:  

 Please Visit Website

Position Salary:  

 $58,422 per couple  

Job Description:  

 Cal Farley's Boys Ranch has openings for dedicated, energetic couples! Cal Farley’s is a residential childcare facility that has been providing nurturing homes, education and other opportunities for disadvantaged children since 1939. HIGH ENERGY LEVEL A MUST! A stable marriage with no more than 2 school-age dependents. High School diploma/GED required. Private apartment within our attractive residential homes located in rustic West Texas settings, utilities paid, extensive training and outstanding support.  Medical insurance, 401(k) w/company match, and many other benefits! 

Position Title:  

 HOUSEPARENT

Facility Name:  

 Goodland Academy

Facility Location:  

 Hugo, Oklahoma

Christian Facility:  

 Yes  

Contact Person:  

 David Dearinger  

Contact Phone #:  

 (580) 326-7568  

Contact E-Mail:  

 david@goodland.org

Job Description:  

Seeking a Married Couple to work as house parents for up to 8 boys ages 6-16. Applicants must be 21 years or older. This position requires high energy and excellent organizational skills to juggle schedules and meet the parenting demands of a large family. Must be able to work in a team oriented environment. Housing & Utilities are provided. Annual salary based on experience and education. Medical, Dental and Life Insurance benefits are included. Houseparents work 5 days on and 2 days off with 6 weeks of Vacation / Holiday time off per year. Certified training is provided.
Website: www.goodland.org  

Position Title:  

 Family Teacher

Facility Name:  

 Thornwell Home for Children

Facility Location:  

 Clinton, South Carolina

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Lindy Scott  

Contact Phone #:  

 864/938-2685  

Contact E-Mail:  

lindy.scott@thornwell.org

Position Salary:  

 $40,000 for couple and $20,000 for single + off-duty housing , competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities  

Job Description:  

 For 136 years, Thornwell Home for Children has been committed to providing the highest quality of care for preschoolers  to transitional living for young adults. We are a ministry of the Presbyterian Church USA and are located in Clinton, SC, a historic, college town in upstate SC.

We are seeking singles and couples to work in professional positions to provide a nurturing, family style setting for 6-8 children.  We have nine cottages on our campus and staff each cottage with four adults as to allow for consistency for the children and adequate time off for staff. Thornwell uses the Evidence Based Teaching Family Model.  Our four hundred acre campus includes historic buildings, cottages, recreational facilities, and a state of the art Learning Center.

We desire nurturing, professional and deeply committed  ministry minded people who are ready to accept the challenge of working with hurting children. If you are interested in serving God and serving kids, we invite you to apply. Please visit our website at www.thornwell.org  

Position Title:  

House Parents

Facility Name:  

Omaha Home for Boys

Facility Location:  

Omaha, Nebraska

Christian Facility:  

YES  

Contact Person:  

Mary Simmonds    

Contact Phone #:  

1-800-408-4663  or 402-457-7092

Contact E-Mail:  

hr@omahahomeforboys.org

Position Salary:  

$43,200 per couple  

Job Description:  

 The Omaha Home for Boys is currently seeking couples to serve in our cottages as house parents and alternate house parents for boys ages 8 to 18. We support you and train you in our nationally recognized behaviorally based treatment program. House Parenting is a rewarding career and an opportunity to make a difference in young people’s lives.

Requirements: must be at least 21 years of age; must be married for at least one year; minimum high school diploma; no more than one dependent child living with you at the present time; valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Each cottage has between 8 and 12 boys. Our food service staff prepares all meals and they are eaten family style in our dining room. You will have use of a van for transportation of youth. The work cycle is 6 days on duty, 3 days off. Combined starting salary is $43,200 with an increase after the 90 day introductory period. The Home has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurances, 401k plan, pension plan, paid holidays, and vacation.
Website: www.omahahomeforboys.org  

Position Title:  

 Houseparents, FT

Facility Name:  

 Milton Hershey School

Facility Location:  

 Hershey, PA

Contact Person:  

 Katie Bailey  

Contact Phone #:  

 717-520-2317  

Contact E-Mail:  

 baileyk@mhs-pa.org

Position Salary:  

 Minimum of $69,400 per couple plus housing, utilities and food  

Job Description:  

 Across Milton Hershey School's beautiful campus, amazing things happen daily. Children who may have once seen only limitations are inspired to find their full potential. And it is largely thanks to a team that truly shares the School's mission to nurture and educate students from families of financial and social need.

Free of charge, our residential, coeducational facility provides the advantages of a positive, structured home life and an outstanding pre-K-12th grade education. We are committed to ensuring students graduate with the skills they need to be successful and responsible in life. Because MHS relies so heavily on finding the right kind of people for the team, MHS is also committed to being an outstanding employer.

Benefits include:
* Very competitive pay
* Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision insurances
* Use of state-of-the-art, athletic & recreational facilities
* Professional development opportunities
* Private apartment, utilities & food provided
* Relocation assistance
* Certified houseparent training program

Together with their spouses, houseparents are caregivers, role models and shoulders to lean on. They nurture a family-like atmosphere in a School home and enjoy quality one-on-one and group time with the children to help each one find their promise. This includes overseeing the basics of the students' daily living, including their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual care. Houseparents collaborate with teachers, administrators and sponsors to facilitate student success.

Requirements include:
* Committed to & skilled in positively influencing children and youth
* Couple must meet age & family status requirements
* Valid driver's licenses
* Experience working with diverse children & youth, especially coming from challenged settings, a plus

Apply online: www.mhs-pa.org

Katie Bailey
717-520-2317
baileyk@mhs-pa.org

We value diversity.

Position Title:  

 Teaching Parent

Facility Name:  

 Christ's Home for Children

Facility Location:  

 800 N. York Road

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Amy Neill  

Contact Phone #:  

 215-956-1882  

Contact E-Mail:  

 aneill@Christshome.org

Position Salary:  

 PTP- Couple- $56,000. - $60,000. RTP- Couple- $45,754.-$50,000.  

Job Description:  

 Christ's Home for Children is currently seeking Teaching Parents (singles or married couples) to help fulfill our misson of serving needy or neglected children and youth by providing a stable, caring home built upon Biblical principles while meeting their educational, medical, emotional and social needs. We are a private, non-profit organization that has been in continuous operation since 1903. Christ's home is a non denominational Christian ministry. Our main campus is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with a satellite campus located in Lancaster, PA. We operate 5 cottages (ages 4-14), a new Infant & Toddler cottage (birth to 3) and two Transitional Living Programs (ages 16-18) while utilizing the Teaching Family model.

Primary Teaching parents work with Relief Teaching to care for and nurture up to nine children in the main cottages. We offer a very competitve salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, life insurance and matching 401K program. Housing is provided for Primary Teaching parents, while limited housing is available for a fee to relief teaching parents. Financial assistance may be provided for interview and relocating costs. For additional information, please check out our website at: www.christshomeforchildren.org 

Position Title:  

 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS

Facility Name:  

 Boys and Girls Homes of NC, Inc.

Facility Location:  

 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Tesa Bush  

Contact Phone #:  

 910-646-3083  

Contact E-Mail:  

 tesa.bush@bghnc.org

Position Salary:  

 Dependent upon experience and education. Call for details. 

Job Description:  

Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina is accepting applications from married couples and/or individuals for RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS.  B&GH is a progressive residential and community based organization that specializes in treating the “whole person”, integrating motivational system support, nurture, and guidance plus teaching academic, spiritual, social, and physical development.   Working in a collaborative and supportive manner, we serve children that have been neglected, abused or are hurting because of family conflict or their own poor decisions.  We support residents who come from multiple placement failures and often are several grades behind in the school system.  B&GH uses the nationally recognized Sanctuary Philosophy and Teaching Family Model Program along with the B&GH  G.R.A.C.E. Model of Care.   Relevant education in Human Services field and/or experience with residential children is preferred.  This is a live-in position with a 10 day on, 5 day off rotation schedule.
Salary is dependent upon experience and education.  We offer an excellent benefit package.  EOE   Applications are online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org .  You can send resumes by email to tesa.bush@bghnc.org, or fax to 910-646-3609.  Please mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn:  Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager.  For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext  205.

Position Title:  

 Houseparent

Facility Name:  

 Baptist Children's Home

Facility Location:  

 Indiana & Michigan

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Jim Geurink  

Contact Phone #:  

 219-462-4111  

Contact E-Mail:  

 jamesgeurink@gmail.com

Position Salary:  

 Dependent on experience  

Job Description:  

 We are looking for married Christian couples who are interested in making a difference in the lives of children. Our houseparents provide loving care for boys and girls ages 6-18. Baptist Children's Home provides the home and is licensed for up to eight clients per home. Houseparents supervise each child's personal care, positive emotional development, general health and safety, educational progress and work with other members of the child care team. Houseparents are responsible for carrying out the treatment plans established in quarterly reviews or individual care plans. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalency; associates or bachelor's degree preferred. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age. Employment opportunities in Indianapolis, Indiana and Central Michigan. Please apply if you have a willing, missionary outlook. We are a Christian mission and not simply a child caring agency. Full health insurance, 401(k), vacation, and family atmosphere.
Website: www.baptistchildrenshome.org  

Position Title:  

Houseparents

Facility Name:  

Rawhide Boys Ranch

Facility Location:  

New London, WI

Christian Facility:  

YES 

Contact Person:  

Joel Walker  

Contact Phone #:  

920-531-2562 

Contact E-Mail:  

humanresources@rawhide.org

Job Description:  

 Rawhide is a faith-based residential treatment center that has been in the business of helping at-risk youth for over 40 years. During these 40 years, Houseparents have been an integral part in ministering to the unique needs of the youth that we serve.
Rawhide works with male youth ages 13-17. Most of the youth we work with are court ordered to treatment with us. However, we do offer one "voluntary placement" program for youth that are not currently under court order to receive treatment.
Over the years, our youth indicate that the relationship they have formed with their Houseparents as a key motivating factor for their successful physical, social, and spiritual development.
Houseparents administrate the homes they live in. They are responsible for maintaining a cohesive family unit and maintaining communication with parents, workers, and guardians. They identify spiritual needs, correct negative behavior, tutor, plan activities and events, counsel/advise and teach the students to work through daily problems that may come up in the course of a day. The job of houseparents also includes coordinating the daily functions of the home such as: meals, recreation, and supervision of house staff. For more information, visit our website (www.rawhide.org) or to apply, CLICK HERE!!

Position Title:  

 Family Teaching Couple

Facility Name:  

 California Community Opportunities

Facility Location:  

 San Jose, California

Christian Facility:  

 NO  

Contact Person:  

 Tammy Rystrom 

Contact Phone #:  

 408-628-8927  

Contact E-Mail:  

 tammyrystrom@ca-cco.org

Position Salary:  

 $60,000.00 per couple 

Job Description:  

 Imagine that your job is to work as a team with your spouse or partner.  Your primary responsibility is to provide daily life experiences that are both enriching and educational!

Imagine:

• A Salary of up to $60K per couple
• A two or three bedroom duplex in a great neighborhood with great schools
• A monthly food and utility allowance
• M-F work schedule, and 2 days of on-call supervision
• Great Benefits Package

California Community Opportunities is currently hiring committed couples with or without children for their Family Teaching Program located in the San Jose, California area.   Family teachers provide teaching and support for three persons with developmental disabilities who live in separate but attached three bedroom duplexes in the Bay Area.  Family Teachers work with the individuals in the home and manage all home operations and budgets.

Do you want a gratifying life for yourself and your family?  If so, please give serious consideration to an exciting and rewarding career at CCO.  This job really exists and it could be the best job you ever had

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field preferred.
• One-two years of prior experience in a position of similar scope
• Knowledge of computers, specifically knowledge in word, excel, and database systems
• Ability to perform household cleaning tasks (moving heavy furniture and appliance on rollers, pushing pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and overhead reaching)
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, cooking skills and an ability to follow menus and recipes
• Ability to recognize natural teaching opportunities and act up on them
• Ability to handle personal care tasks with sensitivity and caring.
• Ability to allay maladaptive behaviors (sometimes aggressive) while maintaining calm and composure
• Awareness of and ability to adapt own leadership style according to the supervisor situation at hand, and knowledge of and ability to recognize motivational patterns in others. Effective skills in active listening, coaching, and basic employee supervision.
• Must have a high energy level, adaptability, assertiveness, patience, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have proof of a valid drivers license and must have been maintained for 3 or more years
• Employment shall be contingent upon the results of fingerprint clearance, a check of applicable abuse and neglect reports developed and monitored by the State of California, the Department of Developmental Disabilities and Adult Protective Service agencies.
• Sorry, no pets allowed in our duplexes!

To learm more about this life changing opportunity, contact Tamela Rystrom at 408-628-8927.   If you are interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing developmental disabilities please download our applications and couple interest survey from our website at : http://www.cco-ca.org/ and email along with your resume to tamelarystrom@ca-cco.org.

California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a local non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and an equal opportunity employer.

CCO’s Executive Director is a former family teacher of 15 years!

Position Title:  

House Parent

Facility Name:  

Florida Keys Children's Shelter

Facility Location:  

Key West, FL

Christian Facility:  

NO 

Contact Person:  

Sheila Doerr

Contact Phone #:  

305-852-4246 x236

Contact E-Mail:  

sdoerr@fkcs.org

Position Salary:  

Annual $30K-$40K, per couple, based on experience

Job Description:  

BE THE DIFFERENCE
Starting in June 1 2013

The Florida Keys Children's Shelter (FKCS) is looking for a couple who wants to make a difference in a child's life.  Our Live-in House Parents provide for the physical and emotional needs of up to seven children per home and you can BE THE DIFFERENCE!  Some of our kid’s success stories are shared on our web page http://www.fkcs.org/stories.cfm
We have two emergency shelter homes in Key West, each with a set of house parents. A third set of house parents offers respite relief for both homes.
One home houses children ages infancy to age 10.  Our second home houses children ages 11 through 17.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to, recreational activities,  medication administration, preparation of meals, housekeeping and providing transportation for residents with a company vehicle.
This position requires high energy and excellent organizational skills as well as computer skills to juggle schedules and meet parenting demands of a large family.

Why should you join our team?

FKCS has been serving and protecting our community youth for over 20 years.
Our numerous programs served over 500 children last year
We are a family-like team of professionals supported by large state and national agencies
Our partnering and leadership connections include but are not limited to:
--Florida Department of Children and Families
--The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
--US Department of Health and Human Services
Visit our link for additional affiliations http://www.fkcs.org/leadership-partnership.cfm
We are COA Accredited
We offer full benefits including but not limited to:
--Medical/Dental
--Off site housing for days off
--Free Internet and Cable TV
--Retirement Plan
--Free laundry facilities
--Room and Board
--Paid time off
Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities with kids
On your days off you can enjoy the fabulous Florida Keys. Click this link for Key West activities     http://www.bestonkeywest.com/
Enjoy great weather year round!
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is an equal opportunity employer and a drug, alcohol and smoke free facility.  All applicants must pass background screening, drug testing and driver’s license check.  Visit our full site at www.fkcs.org