Houseparents

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch; 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

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch in Cherokee County, Georgia invites mission-minded married couples to become Houseparents, providing love, structure, and spiritual guidance to young men in foster care.

As a Houseparent, you’ll create a nurturing home, mentor youth through healing, handle household duties, and support learning, character, and faith development. This full-time role offers a salary per couple of $60,000–$70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must be a married couple applying together.
• Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years of house-parenting experience.
• GED or High School Diploma required for both partners.
• Ability to work with troubled youth with integrity and care.
• Pass health exam, background/drug checks, and valid driver’s license.
• First aid and CPR certification and documented youth-related training (24 hours).
• Demonstrate moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership aligned with GVBR.

Responsibilities

• Parenting and mentoring boys in your care.
• Manage household duties and maintenance.
• Support family life, spiritual growth, education, and work ethic development.
• Keep accurate daily records of activities, finances, issues, and progress.
• Participate in community and church activities.

Skills

First aid

CPR certification

Health screening

Education

Bachelor's degree

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Houseparenting at Goshen Valley

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

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

Requirements

• 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 a youth 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.