Direct Care - House Parent

Mansion Kids; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tupelo Children’s Mansion (TCM) in Tupelo, MS, seeks live-in houseparents to care for children in a residential setting using a trauma-informed approach. You will manage homes of 10+ children, nurture them educationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and model Christian values daily.

The role requires flexibility, dependability, and a commitment to a Christ-centered home environment. Applicants should be willing to live and serve in a close-knit residential ministry community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• English language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision/care of children in the assigned home.
• Provide care, supervision, and support to residents 24/7 during the two-weeks-on rotation.
• Maintain documentation and participate in campus chapel services and ministry activities.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Driving

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Tupelo Children's Mansion (TCM) is a Christ-centered, nonprofit residential children's home located in Tupelo, Mississippi. Since 1953, TCM has provided a safe, nurturing environment for children and families experiencing crisis. Our mission is to provide a place where children can heal, grow, and thrive while experiencing the love of Jesus Christ. Through residential care, education, therapy, spiritual support, and life-skills development, we are committed to meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of every child entrusted to our care. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE), we strive to create a family-oriented environment where every child has hope for a brighter future

JOB SUMMARY

Houseparents care for children in a residential setting and use a professional, team-oriented,

trauma-informed approach to provide a safe, healing, home-like environment. Houseparents

manage homes of 10 or more children and nurture each child educationally, emotionally,

physically, and spiritually. The ideal person(s) should be mature, responsible, ministry-minded,

and mission-driven.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a live-in residential ministry position with a two-weeks-on, one-week-off rotation. During the two weeks on duty, houseparents live in the assigned home and provide care, supervision, and support to residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 14 consecutive days. Following each two-week rotation, houseparents receive one full week off.

Because of the nature of residential ministry, houseparents must be flexible, dependable, and committed to providing a stable, Christ-centered home environment for the children in their care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision/care of children in the assigned home.
• Ensure each child’s basic physical needs are met: adequate nutrition, a clean home environment, appropriate clothing, proper physical exercise, and doctor visits as needed.
• Work with the caseworkers and educational staff to ensure that each child is achieving their educational goals.
• Provide accurate and insightful feedback to the caseworker and the therapist working with each child.
• Assist in the implementation of care plans for children.
• Actively participate in scheduled case reviews.
• Mentor children involved in the work program and help them develop into reliable workers with good independent living skills.
• In cooperation with other caregivers and facilities staff, help maintain the campus living environment.
• Active participation in campus chapel services and modeling Christian values at all times.
• Clear understanding and implementation of all policies.
• Maintain a behavior management plan for the home.
• Prepare meals and snacks for residents per the TCM weekly menu.
• Administer and record all medication given to residents; notify the office of needed medication refills.
• Distribute and process all mail for children in the assigned home in a timely manner.
• Transport children to appointments and events as needed.
• Keep proper and timely documentation of each child- i.e. case noting, behavior logs, etc.
• Model Christian character and values in daily life, participate in campus chapel services and ministry activities as expected, and maintain active membership and involvement with Restoration Chapel.
• Married couples are preferred; however, qualified single applicants may also be considered. Applicants must be willing and able to live and serve in a close-knit residential ministry community.
• Able and willing to work in homes of either gender and any age group (0-18)
• An ability to understand and implement care plans.
• Must legally be able to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be physically able to meet the basic needs of children under care.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and understanding due to unforeseen circumstances and multiple roles required in daily activity.
• Experience working with disadvantaged and/or special needs youth is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Google Suite is a plus.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Be available, dependable, punctual, and reliable.
• Have tact, integrity, and diplomacy.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
• Uphold the fundamental values of Tupelo Children’s Mansion, Inc.