PRN Cottage Mentor & Caregiver (Flexible Hours)

Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. seeks a Cottage Parent to support children in care across North Carolina. This hourly, non-exempt role offers PRN coverage with two weeks on/off cycles in a cottage-based, Christian environment.

The Cottage Parent provides daily care, meals, spiritual guidance, school support, and safe supervision while living on site and embracing the agency's trauma-informed, relationship-based model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 25 years of age.
• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience as a residential Cottage Parent and/or demonstrate the ability and motivation to learn and practice basic childcare 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.
• Participates in evaluation process of children in care by working with Case Manager/Clinician and Regional/Area Director.
• Assumes responsibility for purchasing/requisitioning materials and supplies needed to run the cottage.
• Maintains a safe home environment including instructing group in safety, fire prevention, fire drills and evacuation plans.
• Plans events for children, including informal play time, special events and group activities.
• Complies with safety in accordance with OSHA, food program, accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
• Provides transportation for children to events, including but not limited to school, work, church, and medical appointments.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. seeks a Cottage Parent to support children in care across North Carolina. This hourly, non-exempt role offers PRN coverage with two weeks on/off cycles in a cottage-based, Christian environment.

The Cottage Parent provides daily care, meals, spiritual guidance, school support, and safe supervision while living on site and embracing the agency's trauma-informed, relationship-based model.