Lead House Parent - Signing Bonus

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch; Boys Ranch (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Longevity bonus

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5%

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Texas is seeking House Parents to join our nonprofit program that provides a safe, home-like environment for up to eight children. You will live in an assigned cottage and help create a supportive family atmosphere.

You will guide daily routines, offer encouragement and counseling, participate in education and recreation activities, and ensure basic needs are met. A high school diploma is required; prior child care experience is preferred, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Team collaboration

Flexible hours including evenings/week

Valid driver’s license

Age 21 or older

Independent work & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Signing 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

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.