House Parents For A Foster Care Group Home

GAP Ministries•Tucson, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

GAP Ministries is seeking mature, compassionate houseparents for a foster care group home in northwest Tucson, Arizona. This live-in position involves providing supervision, structure, and assistance to neglected children and youth, focusing on their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. It's a ministry opportunity to invest in the lives of children and youth in a group home setting.

Requirements

Experience working or volunteering with youth.
Physically fit to keep up with children, home, and paperwork.
Emotionally able to display warmth and be comfortable with active, occasionally frustrated, and disorganized children.
Comfortable navigating computer and smart phone applications.
Willingness to engage in the community and participate in outings, trainings, and staff activities.
Embrace and exhibit GAP Ministries' mission and core values.
Must be at least 22 years old to drive the 15-passenger van.
At least a high school diploma or equivalency diploma (GED).
One year of experience in working with children or a related role.
Successfully pass FBI and interstate criminal history background checks.
Possess a valid driver license and a good 5-year driving record.
Have manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and be able to perform various physical tasks.
Willingness to learn GAP's ways and care for the children.
Staff children must have proof of current immunizations at all times.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a Tuberculosis (TB) screen, Drug screen, and physical examination (fit for duty).

Nice To Haves

Be flexible and have a great sense of humor in the worst of situations!

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and mentorship to a group of 8 to 10 children/young adults living in the home.
Work as a team with your spouse and team members to create a safe, nurturing environment for children from difficult backgrounds.
Teach basic life skills and Christian values through positive behavior responses and engagement with children, including homework, cleaning, and community activities.
Complete daily household tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, transportation, housework, and modeling a healthy family and clean home.
Initiate and follow a daily schedule to create structure and stability for the children.
Collaborate with team members on community activities.
Complete necessary paperwork.

Benefits

Temporary $3500 Incentive Bonus (ends March 31, 2026).
Relocation assistance bonus is negotiable for out-of-state moves.
Live-in housing with minimal maintenance and no utility expenses.
GAP apparel (one t-shirt).
Vouchers to shop Community Warehouse and Treasures & More resale store.
COSTCO Warehouse Gold Membership.
FBI fingerprint clearance check and card paid for by GAP.
Medical and Mental Health physicals and Drug screen paid for by GAP.
Bi-Annual CPR, AED & First Aid Certification paid for by GAP.
Annual De-Escalation Certification paid for by GAP.
Paid during training.
Accrue up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave annually.
Choice from 3 Medical Plans (PPO or 2 Free HSA plans) for full-time employees.
Employer Paid Dental for full-time employees.
Employer Paid Vision for full-time employees.
Employer Paid $10,000 Life Insurance for full-time employees.
8.5 days of Paid Leave in the first year for full-time employees.
Access to employer matching retirement savings plan and retirement planning resources through Principal for full-time employees.