Houseparent/Respite Houseparent

Description

Are you seeking a meaningful way to serve youth in need? Goshen Valley offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a supportive, faith-driven community. As a Houseparent, you will create a nurturing home environment, mentor youth through their healing journey, and help them build a foundation for a hopeful future

Goshen New Beginnings, our independent living program for eighteen- to twenty-one-year-old young adults, is seeking Houseparent(s). This could be a married couple, or single houseparent for this particular role. However, the Respite House Parent role is more suited for single individuals. For the primary House Parent position, preference will be given to a married couple.   Because this position involves living in a home with young adults who may have complex needs and require focused supervision, we have found that it is not conducive to have minor children residing in the home. This consideration is intended to support the safety, stability, and well-being of everyone in the household.

Why Join Goshen Valley?

• Named an AJC Top Workplace (2021–2025)
• A place of healing and purpose for both youth and staff
• A close-knit community where your ministry can flourish

As the Houseparent(s) you will be responsible for providing oversight of the home and the residents, managing the home, carrying out the structure in the home, cooking, cleaning, administering medication, transporting, supervising, and addressing behavioral issues as they arise. When not needed in this capacity, you will provide program support as needed.

Houseparent role responsibility summary:

· Move into the home and provide oversight of the home and the residents as needed. This includes managing the home, carrying out the structure in the home, cooking, cleaning, administering medication, transporting, supervising and addressing behavioral issues as they arise.

· Assisting with tasks in the home in the evening when the homes are busiest.

· Teaching life skills curriculum in the homes for males 17.5-21 years old.

· When not working in the home, On-call emergency assistance or filling in, including overnight supervision and date nights for houseparents, as needed, and/or supporting Life Coach team as needed.

· Medication Administration

· Transporting youth to appointments, work and school.

· Recreational activities as needed.

Additionally, we are looking for someone who shows:

- Youth Focused

- Flexibility

- Interpersonal skills

- Organizational and planning skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Decision Making

Goshen offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees including:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Retirement (with annual employer match)
• Paid Time off
• Life Insurance benefit
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability/Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• HSA/FSA
• Cell phone stipend
• CALM app subscription
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for client services, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.

Requirements

The right Houseparent candidate(s) will need:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a High School Diploma and a minimum of three years’ experience working with youth required.

· Must have a demonstrated understanding and ability to work with youth from hard places. Including youth on AWO/MWO level.

· Current or previous experience with TCI, CPI or Safety Care certification preferred.

· Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Must be of good character and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of GVF.

· Must be able to pass a health exam, drug and background check(s), possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by GVF insurance carrier.