Situational Houseparents

Description

Do you want to make a difference? 

Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing community-based organization? Do you want to work for one of the 2021-2023 AJC Top Workplaces? 

If you want a rewarding career, Goshen Valley Foundation is for you! Goshen Valley Foundation is a leading provider of services for children and families.

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a division of Goshen Valley Foundation, is currently seeking mission-minded married couples who feel called to minister to youth in a residential setting. You will live and work at our 160-acre campus located in northern Cherokee County which is home to about 40 young men in foster care. This is an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young men ages 12-18.

This is a houseparent in training position and you would be filling in as Respite or Primary Houseparent only as needed. Otherwise, you would be assisting in the homes and providing support for other tasks that are houseparent related.  

  Examples of Houseparent Assistance: 

• Assisting with tasks in the home in the evening when the homes are busiest. 
• Teaching life skills curriculum in the homes for youth.
• On-call emergency assistance as needed.
• Transporting youth to appointments

Filling in as needed including overnight supervision and date nights for Houseparents.  

If needed to fill in for the houseparents you would: 

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

Couples can expect a combined salary of $40,000 including room and board. 

In addition, Goshen offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees including:

· Health Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

· 401K Retirement

· Paid Time off

· Life Insurance benefit

· Cell phone stipend

Goshen Valley does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Requirements

For the Situational Houseparent role:

• One or both of the couple must have, or be working toward gaining, a bachelor's Degree, or have a minimum of three years of experience houseparenting for a youth care agency. Both must have a GED or High School Diploma. 
• Must have a demonstrated understanding and ability to work with youth struggling with emotional/behavioral disorders at an AWO/MWO level.  
• Must be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of GVBR. 
• Must be able to pass a drug and background check, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by the GVF insurance carrier. 
• Must hold first aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain said certification.
• 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.