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GAP Ministries•Oro Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GAP Ministries is seeking mature, compassionate houseparents with a heart for ministry to provide supervision, structure, and assistance in meeting the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of neglected children in a group home setting in northwest Tucson, Arizona. This role involves creating a safe, nurturing environment and teaching life skills and Christian values through positive engagement and modeling a healthy family life.

Requirements

At least 22 years old to drive the 15-passenger van.
High school diploma or 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.
Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills.
Willingness to learn GAP Ministries' ways and care for the children.
Experience working or volunteering with youth.
Physically fit to keep up with children, home, and paperwork.
Self-aware and 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 community activities, outings, trainings, and staff activities.
Embrace and exhibit GAP Ministries' mission and core values.
Flexible with a great sense of humor.
Proof of current immunizations for staff children.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance is negotiable for out-of-state applicants.

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 other team members to create a safe, nurturing environment.
Creatively teach basic life skills and Christian values through positive behavior responses and engagement with children.
Complete daily tasks such as meal prep, laundry, transportation, housework, and homework.
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

Housing and meals provided.
FBI fingerprint clearance check and card paid for.
Medical and Mental Health physicals and Drug screen paid for.
Bi-Annual CPR, AED & First Aid Certification paid for.
Annual De-Escalation Certification paid for.
Paid during training.
Minimal maintenance requirements and no utility expenses for housing.
GAP apparel provided.
Up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave annually.
Vouchers to shop Community Warehouse and Treasures & More resale store.
COSTCO Warehouse Gold Membership.
Choice from 3 Medical Plans (PPO and 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.