Single House Parent

Responsible for working with the assigned team in the provision of direct daily care to the residents of Boys Ranch, and to provide for the health, safety and well-being of each child in their care. Builds and maintains healthy, positive relationships with each resident and team member, and responsible for providing care driven by the Model of Leadership and Service. Maintains management of the home, performs home budget and money management duties to ensure good stewardship and efficiency of resource use, and facilitates job shadowing and on the job training for new house parents as assigned.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Actively participates in the home life of assigned residents. Supervises and monitors residents and resident activities in accordance with all applicable regulations.
2. Builds and maintains healthy, positive relationships with each resident and team member, and responsible for providing care driven by the Model of Leadership and Service.
3. Serves as a role model for residents in the areas of ethics, morals, appearance, and spirituality.
4. Supports the overall programmatic philosophy of the organization as defined by the Model of Leadership and Service and the administration regarding:
5. how to professionally care for children,
6. what environments create the ability to change, and
7. how experiences, learning, and neurobiology impact functioning
8. Implements the therapeutic discipline management plan for residents as prescribed in Cal Farley’s policies and procedures.
9. Provides crisis intervention for residents, to include the use of approved verbal and physical intervention techniques.
10. Attends and participates in team meetings concerning residents.
11. Maintains a healthy, positive relationship with other child care team members in order to ensure a balance of authority, role definition and equitable/balanced distribution of home duties.
12. Monitors, communicates, and supervises each resident in accordance with his/her current level of supervision and responsibility as developmentally appropriate.
13. Lead and Alternate House Parents are equally responsible for the wellbeing of the home while on duty. Additionally, Lead House Parents will be consulted regarding essential decisions concerning a child’s care and home management.
14. Supports the education of assigned residents.
15. Supports the campus Chapel program regarding Christian education and spiritual development. Maintains a non-denominational approach to a child’s spiritual development. Attends services with residents while on duty, wearing proper attire and exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitude, participation and reverence during services.
16. Supports the residents’ interaction with family members in accordance with the resident’s plan of service.
17. Functions with the resident’s team, sharing responsibility for childcare duties.
18. Supports and maintains all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies with regard to home life.
19. Facilitates job shadowing and on the job training for new house parents as assigned, maintaining appropriate roles and boundaries and avoiding a supervisory stance.
20. Assists newly admitted residents by providing orientation to the ranch and home, inventorying all personal belongings with resident identification number, and helping residents adjust in their new environment.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

1. A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.

2. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

3. Experience in childcare is preferred.

4. Computer knowledge is required.

5. Must be at least 21 years of age.

6. Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.

7. Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.

8. Must reside on campus in housing provided.

9. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

10. Must be available for travel as needed.

Benefits

• Retention bonus available!
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources