Live-In Cottage Parent: Help Heal Children (Franklin, NC)

Baptist Children Homes; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Housing supplement

Job summary

Baptist Children's Homes of NC seeks a Cottage Parent in Franklin, NC. This salaried, exempt position includes a starting pay of $32,000 per year with a $250 monthly housing supplement and a $750 signing bonus paid with the first paycheck.

The Cottage Parent will supervise children, provide a Christian role model, prepare meals, manage daily activities, and work two weeks on duty followed by two weeks off in a family-style cottage setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 25 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a residential Cottage Parent and/or demonstrate ability and motivation to learn and practice basic child care skills.
• Valid driver's license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children.
• Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
• Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency's personnel policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, both on an individual and group basis, to assigned children in care.
• Provides Christian Role Model and spiritual guidance and a Christian environment to include Daily Devotions and regular church attendance.
• Provides daily care to meet the needs of the children.
• Prepares and provides well balanced meals as outlined by the agency's menus and daily nutritional requirements.
• Establishes structure in the cottages that enables the children to learn responsibilities, self-regulation and to become functioning members of the cottage.
• Generates an atmosphere which helps the child feel accepted and respected as a group member.
• Provides encouragement and participation in school activities, assistance with homework, and educational planning and contact with teachers.
• Encourages children to plan, set and achieve personal goals and provides positive direction for children in care.
• Works within the guidelines of the clothing program, supervises appropriate clothing, evaluates clothing needs and purchases clothing as approved by supervisor.

Skills

Cottage Parenting

Child care skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Baptist Children's Homes of NC seeks a Cottage Parent in Franklin, NC. This salaried, exempt position includes a starting pay of $32,000 per year with a $250 monthly housing supplement and a $750 signing bonus paid with the first paycheck.

The Cottage Parent will supervise children, provide a Christian role model, prepare meals, manage daily activities, and work two weeks on duty followed by two weeks off in a family-style cottage setting.