House Parents

The New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches•Belen, NM

1d•$43,000 - $48,000

About The Position

Are you looking for rewarding work with your spouse and willing to relocate to New Mexico? We are looking for couples to work as Houseparent’s/Associate Houseparents. Moving assistance is provided. Couples who: Have no more than two children currently living with them Are willing and able to model healthy behaviors, morals, and values are willing to work with youth from troubled backgrounds If hired, couples will need to be willing to engage in continual growth and learning about dealing with kids The starting salary is $43,000 - $48,000/couple, housing and meals , and DOE. Your Compensation includes salary, housing, paid utilities and meals, medical coverage, life insurance, and four weeks of annual vacation. Housing arrangements vary but generally consist of 2/3 bedrooms, two baths, a living room, and a kitchen—a max of 2 pets with a deposit. Signing bonus.

Requirements

Couples who: Have no more than two children currently living with them
Are willing and able to model healthy behaviors, morals, and values
are willing to work with youth from troubled backgrounds
If hired, couples will need to be willing to engage in continual growth and learning about dealing with kids
GED/High School diploma
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to be cleared on a background check
Self-motivated
Models and lives through integrity
Observational
Good communication
Writing skills

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and coach residents through basic skills such as room organization, cleaning, work ethic, punctuality, recreational activities, manners, cooking, laundry and clothing care, time management, communication skills, relationship building, conflict resolution, financial management, etc.
Prepare breakfast, with resident assistance, each morning, as well as three meals per day on weekends and non-school days, maintain an atmosphere of organization in the cottage, and demonstrate an aptitude for planning and managing daily activities
Assist with resident educational needs
Maintain a schedule for routine medications as needed
Care for residents with minor illnesses or injuries
Attend church activities with the residents and answer questions about faith, as they arise
Transport residents to activities/appointments in organization vehicles
Supervise residents in a variety of settings and activities
Teach and manage cottage projects and vocational training projects
Communicate and collaborate with team members
Produce quality electronic reports daily
Perform minor repairs/maintenance of housing, vehicles, and equipment
Reinforce positive discipline and behavioral expectations
Use common-sense, daily life, and teaching techniques - to encourage residents in behavioral and relationship improvements
Use healthy communication skills which provide effective interactions with peers and campus visitors
Provide feedback to the team/family members about the resident's activities and interactions with others