Houseparents/Respite 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 2021-2024 AJC Top Workplaces? 

If you answered yes, 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 located on 160 acres in northern Cherokee County and home to around 40 young foster-care men. The boys' ranch is seeking mission-minded married couples who feel called to minister to youth in a residential setting.  

 As a Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Houseparent you will: 

• Provide parenting for boys assigned to your care,  while managing and caring for the house and yard. 
• Provide a home environment in which each boy and family member has respect, a strong sense of belonging, and responsibility. 
• Perform all housekeeping and maintenance duties associated with living in a GVBR home. 
• Provide care, counseling, guidance, tutoring, encouragement, spiritual and moral leadership and instruction, example, and  support as needed for every boy assigned to their home.   
• Cook, clean, launder, and provide general house maintenance as needed for the efficient operation of a home. 
• Work with each boy in the areas of family life, spiritual growth, education, and the development of a strong work ethic. 
• Help each boy develop a sense of responsibility, respect for the rights and property of others, personal values and self-esteem, personal reliance on self and God, and a life plan/direction. 
• Keep accurate daily records of activities, finances,, issues, and the individual progress of each boy.   
• Participate in community activities, including weekly church service. 

Goshen offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees including:

· Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)

· 401K Retirement ($750 annual match available)

· Paid Time off

· Life Insurance benefit

· Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

 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

 As a Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Houseparent you will:      

• Be hired as a couple married to each other. 
• One or both must have, or be working toward gaining a bachelors Degree, or have a minimum of three years of experience house-parenting for a   youth care agency.  
• Both must have a GED or High School Diploma.  
• Must have a demonstrated understanding and ability to work with troubled youth, and have experience working with youth in an official capacity.  
• 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, and have or obtain a minimum of 24 clock hours of training relative to working with troubled youth/childcare agency procedures, as required by the state. 
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.