Houseparent - Boys and Girls Country

Location

Hockley, TX | United States

Job description

Houseparent - Boys and Girls Country

Job Type: Full-time, Live-in, 14 days on, 7 days off (Housing and utilities provided).

We are seeking Parent Teams and Individuals to fill the role of Houseparents in our residential community. As a Houseparent, you will be responsible for providing a safe and loving home environment for our residents while also serving as a mentor and advocate for their well-being.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as a positive role model and establish healthy relationships with the residents- Ensure the daily care and supervision of all residents according to their individual needs- Follow established protocols for the management of behavioral issues and crisis situations- Participate in the development and implementation of individualized plans of service for each resident- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the residents’ families and outside agencies- Attend and participate in all required meetings and scheduled trainings- Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments, activities, and events- Manage household schedules, budgets, and inventories- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming loving environment for residents- Record and document resident activities, behavior, and progress in a timely and accurate manner

BGC is an equal opportunity employer and accredited through the Counsel on Accreditation and follow all TX Licensure guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Have the ability to live on-site and work 24 hours per day, with an 14 day on/7 day off schedule.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be cleared through a criminal background and FBI finger print investigation.
• Must be cleared through a drug panel test
• Tuberculosis testing
• Must complete or have current CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of employment
• Must attend pre-service training and complete at least 30 hours of in-service training annually.
• High School Diploma or state authorized high school equivalent certificate required
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. 
• A minimum of three years' job related experience. Three years’ experience may be substituted with unpaid church positions and service.
• For Houseparent couples, you must be married for a minimum of two years.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work, and present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving history

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