Direct Care - Relief House Parent

Mansion Kids; Tupelo (MS); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tupelo Children's Mansion in Tupelo, MS seeks Relief Staff for live-in roles supporting Houseparents in a residential ministry setting. You will care for children in homes of 10+ and provide 24/7 care during rotation, within a trauma-informed, Christ-centered environment.

Married couples are preferred for full-time positions, with single adults considered for relief roles. Ideal candidates are mature, dependable, ministry-minded, and able to work with diverse age groups (0–18), maintain

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, across teams and families.
• Able to work in a close-knit, residential ministry environment with CARE values.

Responsabilités

• Direct supervision/care of children in the assigned home.
• Ensure basic physical needs: nutrition, hygiene, clothing, and medical visits as needed.
• Collaborate with caseworkers and educational staff on each child’s goals.
• Provide feedback to caseworkers and therapists.
• Assist in implementing care plans and participate in case reviews.
• Mentor children in work programs and help develop independent living skills.
• Maintain campus living environments in cooperation with staff.
• Participate in chapel services and model Christian values.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete daily administrative tasks.
• Transport children to appointments and events as needed.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Driving

English proficiency

Faith-based / ministry mindset

Outils

Google Suite

Description du poste

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

Relief Staff care for children during the absence of the Houseparent in a residential setting and

use a professional, team-oriented, trauma-informed approach to provide a safe, healing,

home-like environment. Relief Staff manage homes of 10 or more children and nurture each

child educationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually while maintaining the structure set by

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

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, when requested.
• Transport children to appointments and events as needed.
• Will be assigned other duties when not scheduled for coverage.
• 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 for full-time Houseparent positions. Qualified single adults may be considered for Relief Houseparent positions. Applicants must be willing and able to 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, flexible, 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.