What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent position at Boys Farm, Inc.?
Have you ever wanted to work in home missions, and do you have a heart for children? Boys Farm is a Christian residential home for children undergoing difficult family situations that is located right outside the City of Newberry on 300 acres, with a picturesque 5K nature trail, stocked ponds, ball fields and an Equestrian Center and horse barn. Boys Farm is hiring House Parents who want to make a transformative impact in the lives of needy children, living and working in a Christ centered positive environment. Boys Farm has a Christian counselor on staff as well. Our campus is located close to Lake Murray and Lake Greenwood, 1.5 hours from the mountains, and 3 hours to the beach! Newberry is a charming town with a “movie-set-like” downtown, year-round festivals & activities, and complete with the famous Newberry Opera House and Newberry College. We are centrally located between Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach! If you and your spouse are interested in being an agent of change in young people’s lives please contact us, we can also provide relocation assistance. To find out more about this job and apply online, visit: http://boysfarm.org/jobs-boys-farm.php
Some additional perks of this amazing opportunity:
Competitive Salary
401K Retirement Plan
Fully paid living expenses along with private, in-house quarters
Free Off-Duty Housing
On-Campus School
Company Vehicle for use while on duty
6 days off per month plus paid vacation and sick leave (2 weeks per year)
Use of facilities including guest house, ball fields, gym, pastures, trails, and ponds
Free membership to YMCA, Riverbanks Zoo, & SC State Parks
Qualifications
Be 24 years of age or older
High School diploma or higher
Valid Driver’s License
Pass all background checks
Duties
1. Supervise all children within his/her care not to exceed an 8 to 1 ratio.
2. See that the children follow the rules of Boys Farm.
3. Help the children learn to develop appropriate habits in areas such as personal hygiene, responsibility for their belongings, peer interaction, adult interaction, and cleanliness and maintenance of their surroundings.
4. See that each child gets to all scheduled activities in a timely manner and appropriately dressed.
5. Be fair and impartial to each child.
6. Provide a Christian atmosphere and display a lifestyle that will instill appropriate values for each child.
7. Comply with all agency policy and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000