Lead House Parent - Relocation Assistance Provided

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Longevity bonus

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5%  

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

AD&D)

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Relocation Assistance

Signing Bonus

Job summary

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is seeking House Parents to provide direct care in a home-like setting for children in need. The role is based at our main campus and requires living on-site to foster a nurturing family atmosphere.

You will support up to eight children, lead routines, and provide counseling while engaging in educational and recreational activities. Evening/weekend flexibility and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in child care or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Live in assigned cottage and care for up to eight children.
• Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines.
• Provide encouragement, guidance and counseling to residents.
• Participate in educational and recreational activities with youth.
• Meet children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.).
• Help children build self-esteem and skills to handle situations.
• Act as a positive role model with appropriate behavior.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization that provides residential family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment. We are currently seeking House Parents to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care services and creating a home-like environment for children in need.

The House Parent plays an instrumental role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. As a House Parent you will work directly with children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement. You will help children with daily tasks and activities, and you will be responsible for creating a sense of family within your home.

Responsibilities

• Live in your assigned cottage, helping to care for and provide for up to eight children.
• Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines.
• Provide encouragement, guidance, and counseling to residents.
• Participate in educational and recreational activities with the youth.
• Ensure that all children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.) are met.
• Help children build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations.
• Act as a positive role model to youth by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes towards others.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in child care or related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Sign-on bonus.
• Longevity bonus available!
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5% Company match!
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Relocation Assistance
• Signing Bonus

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across the country are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required.