House Parent (Live-in, Trauma-Informed Care)

PROGRAM HOUSE GUARDIAN POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Restoration (Residential program)

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Program Director

Hours: Live-in position from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon

Location: Resides onsite at the Mount Arukah Campus (Northeastern Oklahoma)

Position Summary: The Demand Project’s residential program at the Mount Arukah campus in Northeast Oklahoma provides long-term, trauma-informed care for female minors (ages 11–17) who have survived human trafficking, online enticement, and/or commercial sexual exploitation—or who are highly vulnerable to these crimes.

The House Guardian serves as a full-time, live-in caregiver, providing direct supervision, support, and structure for up to five residents in a two-year restorative program. This role is essential in fostering a safe, nurturing, and healing-centered home environment. The House Guardian provides stability and continuity for residents through relationship-building, enforcing boundaries, and promoting personal growth. A two-year minimum commitment is required to ensure consistency in care.

Competencies

• Strong ability to build rapport with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding residents and program details.
• Positive, professional attitude with a mix of strength and compassion.
• Teachability, flexibility, and organizational skills.
• Ability to deescalate situations and remain level-headed in a crisis.
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to enforce discipline, self-control, and boundaries with residents while promoting accountability.
• Logical, compassionate mindset with physical and mental resilience.

Essential Duties

House Management Responsibilities

• Maintain house rules, daily routines, and schedules.
• Keep the home clean, organized, and safe; oversee resident chores.
• Enforce boundaries and house expectations while modeling healthy communication and emotional regulation.
• Identify risky behavior and deescalate combative attitudes.
• Foster a culture of respect, trust, and unity within the home.

Resident Support & Supervision

• Build rapport with residents while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with the team to implement individualized care plans.
• Administer and document prescribed medications in accordance with medical guidelines.
• Supervise resident interactions and mediate conflicts when necessary.
• Ensure residents follow policies, procedures, and house guidelines.
• Plan and participate in activities and outings for residents that promote normalcy and personal growth.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Document resident progress, behaviors, and incidents through daily charting.
• Ensure adherence to program policies, safety protocols, and DHS regulations.
• Maintain annual training requirements, including trauma-informed care and crisis response.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 25 years old preferred.
• Experience with children, particularly those who have experienced trauma, is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of general household maintenance and daily living skills.
• Must pass a fingerprinting and background check.

Working/Living Conditions

• The House Guardian lives onsite at Mount Arukah from Sunday at 5 PM through Friday at 4 PM.
• Private, fully furnished suite provided during shifts.
• Food, utilities, and household necessities covered while on shift.
• Mount Arukah is a smoke-free, drug-free campus, and alcohol is prohibited in the program houses.

Compensation

• The House Guardian is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $30,000 per year, benefits eligibility after 90 days of employment, and a compensation package that includes a fully furnished private suite, utilities, and meals while on shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tahlequah, OK 74464 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tahlequah, OK 74464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000