Houseparent/Respite Houseparent

Goshen Valley Foundation, Inc. • Canton, GA

8d • $44,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Goshen New Beginnings, an independent living program for young adults aged eighteen to twenty-one, is seeking Houseparent(s). This role can be filled by a working couple or a single individual. Goshen Valley offers a unique opportunity to live and work within a supportive, faith-driven community. As a Houseparent, your responsibilities include creating a nurturing home environment, mentoring youth, and helping them build a foundation for their future. This position may involve serving as a Primary or Respite Houseparent as needed. Key duties include overseeing the home and residents, managing household operations, implementing the home's structure, cooking, cleaning, administering medication, transporting residents, supervising, and addressing behavioral issues. When not directly in the home, you will provide program support. This role is crucial for providing a safe and structured environment for young adults transitioning to independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a High School Diploma and a minimum of three years’ experience working with youth required.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to work with youth from hard places, including youth on AWO/MWO level.
• Current or previous experience with TCI, CPI or Safety Care certification preferred.
• Ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be of good character and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of GVF.
• Must be able to pass a drug and background check(s), possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by GVF insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Current or previous experience with TCI, CPI or Safety Care certification

Responsibilities

• Move into the home and provide oversight of the home and the residents as needed.
• Managing the home, carrying out the structure in the home, cooking, cleaning, administering medication, transporting, supervising and addressing behavioral issues as they arise.
• Assisting with tasks in the home in the evening when the homes are busiest.
• Teaching life skills curriculum in the homes for males 17.5-21 years old.
• On-call emergency assistance or filling in, including overnight supervision and date nights for houseparents, as needed, and/or supporting Life Coach team as needed.
• Medication Administration
• Transporting youth to appointments, work and school.
• Recreational activities as needed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Retirement (with annual employer match)
• Paid Time off
• Life Insurance benefit
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability/Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• HSA/FSA
• Cell phone stipend
• CALM app subscription
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree