 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. |
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- Experience working with at-risk youth in residential treatment, foster care, or other direct care capacity
- Solid family orientation on which to draw when modeling this value to the boys
- Ability to interact and effectively communicate with culturally diverse, psychologically or behaviorally challenged population
- Experience in transitioning youth to positive situation (i.e. securing employment, creating and working on a budget, finding positive resources, and other beneficial environments)
- Assertive, self-confident, and sensitive in working with teens and staff
- Organized and dependable
- Possess a valid driver's license, without restrictions, except for glasses, and have a good driving record
- Demonstrate spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual maturity
- Parenting experience (preferred)
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| | To learn more about the houseparent job, and for answers to some frequently asked questions, visit the link below. |
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