Current Job Openings

Position Title:  

 Therapeutic Couples

Facility Name:  

 Spurwink Services

Facility Location:  

 Central & Southern Maine

Christian Facility:  

 NO  

Contact Person:  

 Christina Carr  

Contact Phone #:  

 (207)871-1211 ext. 2130  

Contact E-Mail:  

 ccarr@spurwink.org

Position Salary:  

 $70,000 - $75,000 per couple  

Job Description:  

 We invite you to Maine… often thought of as the crown jewel of New England, Maine offers the incredible natural beauty of beaches, lakes & mountains, rich cultural history, an excellent educational system and friendly people.
Consider Maine. Consider Spurwink Services.

We are seeking stable, committed couples/life partners to provide a natural home setting for our clients with emotional, behavioral, developmental and/or cognitive challenges in our agency homes in Southern and Central Maine. Relevant experience is helpful, but we will train. The couple must be nurturing and be able to provide firm limit-setting and behavioral management. Spurwink provides a team approach, training, supervision, and on-call support. The couple will live in our agency home. Unfortunately, most of our homes cannot accommodate couples who wish to bring their own children to live in the homes. H.S. Diploma/GED and clean driving history required. Spurwink provides a vehicle, a home, household expenses, health and dental benefits, and regularly scheduled respite and vacation time. Annual wages are approximately $75K per couple per year.

For more information please call 207-871-1200, or apply online at www.spurwink.org 

Position Title:  

 Teaching Parents

Facility Name:  

 Nazareth Children's Home

Facility Location:  

 Rockwell, North Carolina

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Paul Lucas, Assistant Vice President/ Rebecca Williams, Program Director  

Contact Phone #:  

 704 279 5556 ext. 121, 113  

Contact E-Mail:  

 plucas@nazch.com; rwilliams@nazch.com

Position Salary:  

 Starting Salary $50,000 per primary couple, $25,000 individual  

Job Description:  

 Nazareth Children's Home provides care and treatment to children in a variety of residential settings including the Teaching Family Model residential group homes, ACE Program (Level II Mental Health Program), Preparation for Adult Living, Foster Care and Adoptions. We also have a Day Treatment program that serves children from the community in a therapeutic educational setting.

Nazareth Children's Home is seeking married couples(Primary Teaching Parents) and individuals (Alternate Teaching Parent)to provide a family environment and treatment to children utilizing the Teaching Family Model in a campus based residential setting.

Positions are also available for Residential Counselors in the Preparation for Adult Living Program as well as Intervention Specialists in the ACE Program.

Nazareth is located in a rural setting 1 hour from Charlotte and Winston-Salem.

Nazareth provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including an apartment in the cottage for Teaching Family Couples. Primary Couples also receive a $2500. pay increase upon achieving their Teaching Family Model Certification.
Website: www.nazch.com  

Position Title:  

 Houseparents

Facility Name:  

 El Ranchito de los Ninos

Facility Location:  

 Los Lunas, New Mexico

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Joseph Barbour, PhD  

Contact Phone #:  

 (505) 565-4470  

Contact E-Mail:  

 elranchito@losninosnm.org

Position Salary:  

 $20,000 per person or $40,000 per couple  

Job Description:  

 El Ranchito de los Ninos, a long-term care facility for children in Los Lunas, NM, seeks married couples and individuals, without dependent children, for live-in houseparent position.

El Ranchito is a safe, loving home where children grow in a supportive, family farm setting on our rural New Mexico ranch, 20 minutes south of Albuquerque. Education, personal responsibility and charity to and from others guide us as we strive to provide an alternative to foster care. Our goals are to give sibling groups a stable home in which they may grow into adulthood together.

Benefits include monthly salary, room and board, health and dental insurance and more. Responsibilities include all the duties of a parent, including the provision of material, physical, spiritual, emotional and disciplinary needs. This position requires high energy, a sense of humor, and excellent organizational skills to meet the demands of a large family. Must be able to work in a team oriented environment. Applicants must be 23 years of age or older.
Website: www.losninosnm.org 

Position Title:  

 Group Home House Parent

Facility Name:  

 St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Facility Location:  

 Ashland, MT

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Faye Hanson  

Contact Phone #:  

 406-784-4518  

Contact E-Mail:  

 fehanson@stlabre.org

Position Salary:  

 $11.00/hour  

Job Description:  

 Provides youth with proper parental role-modeling while implementing a professional program that emphasizes skills and personal development. Provides youth with a safe and secure environment in which to grow and learn. Teaches youth social skills, self-help, academic skills, and independent living skills. Fosters the moral and spiritual development of youth. Administers the day-to-day operations of a large family residence by performing the following duties. Teaches youth,teaches youth specific skills, provides for moral/spiritual development, monitors academic development, record keeping, consumer contacts/communications, provides loving and caring environment, monitors youths behaviors and well being, budget management, fosters a team environment, transports youth.
Website: www.stlabre.org 

Position Title:  

 Child Care Staff (Houseparent)

Facility Name:  

 Joy Ranch, A Christian Home for Children

Facility Location:  

 Woodlawn, Virginia

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Glenna Cox  

Contact Phone #:  

 276-236-5578  

Contact E-Mail:  

 glenna@joyranch.org

Position Salary:  

 $18,000/pp/yr plus housing/benefits 

Job Description:  

 Live-in positions for mature Christian couples and/or individuals who are at least 21 years of age who are responsible for overseeing the children's physical care, development of acceptable habits and attitudes, teaching children to manage their behaviors, assisting the children to meet the goals and objectives of their required individual success plan. Ensures the safety, training, record-keeping, transportation, on-going supervision, discipline and well-being of the children. Serving children ages 5-17. Relates to the children and fellow staff members from a Biblical perspective. Qualified applicants shall
1) Have a bachelor's degree in Human Services; OR
2) Have an associate's degree and three months' professional experience working with children; OR
3) Have a high school diploma or a GED Certificate and six months' professional experience working with children.
4) Have good planning, scheduling, decision-making skills.
5) Be able to lead devotions and provide spiritual leadership.
6) Submit to background investigations and drug screening and provide acceptable employment and character references.
7) Have a driver's license and good driving record.
Website: www.joyranch.org 

Position Title:  

 Relief House parents & Houseparents

Facility Name:  

 Central Texas Children's Home

Facility Location:  

 Buda, Texas

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Tom Hagan  

Contact Phone #:  

 512-243-1386  

Contact E-Mail:  

 tom@ctch.org

Position Salary:  

 $35,000  

Job Description:  

 ARE YOU READY TO BE A HERO?

Are you ready to help scared children feel safe? Calm angry children? Mend broken children? Embrace lonely children?

As a Christian married couple experienced in raising children are you ready to instill the same values, dreams, confidence and faith in children who want a second chance to be normal?

If so, our children need you. This 41-year old 501 (c)(3) ministry located outside the southern Austin city limits needs relief house parents and house parents ready to change a child's life.

Your responsibilities are the same: be a positive role model, share your faith, provide their needs, give them a loving home, teach them to make better choices, prepare meals, encourage their dreams and provide consistent structure in one of our three 8-children homes.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including private living accommodations; paid health insurance; matching retirement plan; paid utilities, phone and satellite TV service; food allowance; paid vacation and time-off.

If you're ready to be a hero, contact Tom Hagan, Executive Director, at tom@ctch.org for more information and to request an application. You can send your resume to:

Central Texas Children's Home
13200A Crane Road
Buda, TX 78610
512.243.1386 (o)
Website: www.ctch.org 

Position Title:  

 Live In Youth Care Worker    

Facility Name:  

 ACH Child and Family Services  

Facility Location:  

 Fort Worth TX  

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Barbara Lundgren  

Contact Phone #:  

 817-886-7111  

Contact E-Mail:  

 blundgren@achservices.org  

Job Description:  

 Care for up to six residents ages 5-17 and two respite children ages 5-17 on the weekends. The Youth Care Worker position is responsible for building lasting relationships that help children overcome their past circumstances, improve their behavior, and prepare them to live in a family setting. The position has direct supervisory responsibility for the children in care as well as daily oversight of the living environment. Candidates must be willing to invest in the life of a child and be a positive role model with the desire to make a difference that will last a lifetime. Two bedroom apartment provided.

Hours: 10 days on 4 days off
Education:Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or human services field, preferred. High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas Drivers licenses required.
Experience:1-2 years working in a group home or child care environment.

Apply online at www.achservices.org (formerly All Church Home for Children);

Position Title:  

 Professional Parent (Live In)

Facility Name:  

 Presbyterian Homes & Family Services

Facility Location:  

 Lynchburg, VA

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Carrie Williams  

Contact Phone #:  

 434-455-3644  

Contact E-Mail:  

 employment@phfs.org

Position Salary:  

 TBD  

Job Description:  

 PROFESSIONAL PARENTS (Live In) needed to live in one of our two homes (boys or girls). We are looking for individuals and/or couples. Primary role would be ensuring the home, program, staff and residents are running smoothly. Ministers to the residents by providing a stable and loving home environment. Responsible for the maintenance of residents in the long term group care homes. Essential guides of service delivery are licensing, agency policy and procedures and the service plan developed by the team serving a child and family written by the Program Manager. Works M-F with weekends off. Excellent benefits. Must hold a Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, counseling or a related field, whose duties may include assessment, service planning, supervision and support. Experience with foster care or direct care in youth services preferred. Two years minimum in social work or equivalent. Supervisory experience preferred. All applicants are required to have a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and undergo criminal history background investigations. Please send resume, two business references, one personal reference, and pay requirements or a completed employment application to Carrie Williams at employment@phfs.org. Please indicate the position you are applying for. EEO.
Website: www.phfs.org 

Position Title:  

 Relief Home Parents

Facility Name:  

 Presbyterian Children's Home & Services

Facility Location:  

 Texas

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

 Elisa R. Lopez  

Contact Phone #:  

 210-829-5910  

Contact E-Mail:  

 Elisa.lopez@pchas.org

Job Description:  

 The Relief Home Parents are responsible for the implementation of the Love and Logic Teaching Model within the foster group home setting and the coordination of services to each individual child and family. The Relief Home Parents serve in a foster parent relationship with the children in care.

Must be able to live in a licensed foster group home as a married couple in the role of foster parent, providing 24 hour, 7 day week coverage for children placed in that home for extended periods of time.

Must receive extensive training in the implementation of the Love and Logic Model treatment modality and other ancillary and complimentary treatment modalities and be able to apply that training to the implementation of individualized treatment strategies and comprehensive care for children placed in the group home under the direction of the Assistant Director and Program Director as members of the Treatment team.

Must be physically able to assist children with daily activities, therapeutic recreation, and leisure activities commensuration with their developmental stages.

A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field from an accredited college or university is preferred, a minimum of a high school diploma is required, plus one or more years of experience in working with children or youth. Both members must be at least twenty one years of age.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Apply online or send your resume and a cover letter to employment@pchas.org. or contact:
Elisa Lopez - Coordinator of Recruitment
7201 Broadway Street, Suite 228
San Antonio, Texas 78209-3772
Phone: 210-829-5910
Fax: 210-829-5970
Email: employment@pchas.org
Website: pchas.org 

Position Title:  

 Houseparents

Facility Name:  

 Bluebonnet Youth Ranch

Facility Location:  

 Yoakum, Tx. (40 miles north of Victoria)

Christian Facility:  

 YES  

Contact Person:  

Stephen Jaquez  

Contact Phone #:  

 (361)293-3546  

Contact E-Mail:  

 Stephen.jaquez@gvec.net

Position Salary:  

 Depends on experience & education. Includes housing.  

Job Description:  

 We need husband & wife to serve as live-in houseparents for up to 10 children. We admit boys and girls ages 0 - 15, and residents may stay through high school graduation. Current work schedule is 3 weeks on duty followed by 1 week off. After one year of service, we offer additional 2 weeks of paid vacation.

Prefer couples with no more than 2 school-age dependents. This position requires lots of energy, excellent organizational skills, and a sense of humor. Candidates should possess the temperament to deal gently yet firmly with children who are not their own, while providing the structure and safety that residents desperately need.

A positive, teachable, and flexible attitude is required. Must have strong work ethic and be able to function as a team player. We are seeking motivated individuals with common sense, good communication skills, and good interpersonal skills.

We provide private living quarters, paid utilities, two vehicles for program use, food while on duty, and a recreation budget. Our benefit package includes health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement plan with matching contributions.
Website:www.bbyr.org