Houseparent/Respite Houseparent

Goshen Valley Foundation; Waleska (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch seeks dedicated married couples to join as Houseparents, providing a nurturing home, mentorship, and spiritual guidance for boys in foster care.

You will share parenting responsibilities, manage household duties, and support youths in family life, education, and character development within a faith-driven community.

Qualifications

• Must be a married couple living together or willing to live as a couple.
• Bachelor's degree or minimum of three years in youth care/house-parenting experience.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Must pass health exam, drug and background checks, and have a valid driver’s license.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with troubled youth and provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership.

Responsibilities

• Parent and mentor boys in your care.
• Manage household duties and maintenance.
• Engage boys in family life, spiritual growth, education, and development of a strong work ethic.
• Help boys develop responsibility, respect for others' rights and property, values, self-esteem, and life direction.
• Keep accurate daily records of activities, finances, issues, and progress of each boy.
• Participate in community and church activities.

Skills

Counseling

Mentoring

Record keeping

First aid

CPR

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree

GED / High School Diploma

Job description

Are you and your spouse seeking a meaningful way to serve youth in need? Goshen Valley Boys Ranch invites mission-minded married couples to become Houseparents, providing love, structure, and spiritual guidance to young men in foster care.

Located on 160 serene acres in Cherokee County, Goshen Valley offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a supportive, faith-driven community. As a Houseparent, you’ll create a nurturing home environment, mentor youth through their healing journey, and help them build a foundation for a hopeful future.

Why Join Goshen Valley?

• Named an AJC Top Workplace (2021–2026)
• A place of healing and purpose for both youth and staff
• A close-knit community where your ministry can flourish

Your Role Includes:

• Parenting and mentoring boys in your care
• Managing household duties and maintenance
• Work with each boy in the areas of family life, spiritual growth, education, and the development of a strong work ethic.
• Help each boy develop a sense of responsibility, respect for the rights and property of others, personal values and self-esteem, personal reliance on self and God, and a life plan/direction.
• Keep accurate daily records of activities, finances, issues, and the individual progress of each boy.
• Participating in community and church activities

Job Type: Full-time. Salary range per couple $60,000 to $70,000 annually depending upon experience. Schedule depends on role (primary or respite houseparent).

Benefits:

• Competitive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401K with annual match
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Monthly cell phone stipend

If you feel called to serve and want to make a lasting impact, Goshen Valley is your home for ministry and mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

As a Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Houseparent you will:

• Be hired as a couple married to each other.
• One or both must have, or be working toward gaining a bachelors Degree, or have a minimum of three years of experience house-parenting for ayouth care agency.
• Both must have a GED or High School Diploma.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding and ability to work with troubled youth, and have experience working with youth in an official capacity.
• Must be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of GVBR.
• Must be able to pass a health exam, drug and background check, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by the GVF insurance carrier.
• Must hold first aid and CPR certification, and have or obtain a minimum of 24 clock hours of training relative to working with troubled youth/childcare agency procedures, as required by the state.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.