House Parents (Couples)

Thornwell; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free on-site residence for couples

403B retirement plan with match

Average 13 days off per month

On-site school and child development中心

Job summary

Thornwell in Clinton, SC seeks dedicated House Parents to provide family-style, trauma-informed care for children in our Residential program. You will supervise 6–8 placed youth in cottages with a small staff and couples live-on site for support.

Responsibilities include balancing nurture and structure daily, collaborating with a close-knit team, and participating in training and advancement opportunities on campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare or residential care preferred.
• Ability to balance nurturing with structured daily routines.
• Willingness to work a demanding 8 days on / 6 days off schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-style care in cottages housing 6–8 children.
• Support adoption and relative caregiver stabilization.
• Follow trauma-informed Milieu Therapy principles in daily care.
• Coordinate with staff and on-site school for daily routines and activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Compassionate care

Job description

Do you feel called to make a difference in the lives of children from hard places?

Thornwell isseekingfun, dedicatedhouse parentstoprovidenurturing,family-stylecare in our Residential program. Ideal candidates are collaborative, committed, and enhance our positive, connected work culture!

We provide you:

• Relocation assistance
• FREECommunity based off-duty residence for couples.
• 403B Retirement-4% base contribution and 3% match.
• Average 13 days off per month
• Food, restaurant, gas, activities and supplies when on-duty
• On-site Thornwell Child Development Center and Charter School serving both campus and community. Open to staff children (dependent on grade/class availability).
• Training and skill developmentwith opportunities for advancement
• A close-knit, supportiveteam

OurGORGEOUSResidential Campus,located in the Historic District of Clinton, SC,isclose to both the beach andmountains,justa short drive to Greenville, Columbia, Charlotte or Atlanta!Our historic buildings, agritourism farm with annual festivals, full recreational facilities (plus local YMCA membership), on-site Charter School, tutoring services, and spiritual developmentactivities make Thornwell the perfect place to call home!

We have nine cottages(serving 6-8 placed children of the same gender and age range)with four staff members/two couples per cottage working 8 days-on/6 days-off to allow consistency forchildren, and adequate work-life balance for staff.All cottages have private staff quarters,and there is 24/7support,so you are never on your own!

Our house parents,caringfor DSS and privatelyplacedyouth,are a key component ofThornwell’sMilieu Therapy approach tocare.The emphasis of our program is on Adoptionand Relative CaregiverStabilization and Preservation,utilizing trauma-informed, attachment-focusedmodels of care.This position requires compassion and understanding for youth, and the ability to balancenurture and structure indaily work.

If you are ready to serve God by serving children and families, visit our website today to learn more about becoming a Thornwell FamilyTeacher.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States to be considered.