Live-in Caretaker/Youth Mentoring Specialist

Vision: Transforming Lives through Christ’s Love

Mission: Operating Christ-Centered Residential and Retreat Centers

Core Values: Hospitable Community/Authentic Relationships/Faith in Christ

Supervisor: Director of Facilities
Job Summary:

Provide the foundation of a family environment for young men in residence by fulfilling a parental role and providing supervision. Married couples are welcome to apply.

Ideally, the role of house parent would be filled by someone with a passion to serve at-risk youth. The position requires a willingness to reside in the home with up to 8 teenage boys and act as a parental figure, walking them through their daily routines and providing guidance and care. The house parent will provide supervision overnight and during assigned shifts, and assist in activity planning and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 care and support to youth in need, including:
• Meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and hygiene
• Providing transportation and assistance with activities of daily living
• Monitoring and responding to youth's physical and emotional needs.
• Provide proper supervision throughout assigned shifts and overnight.
• Conduct family style evenings three times per week
• Work with youth to develop life skills, such as budgeting, time management, and meal preparation.
• Model a healthy family atmosphere that includes activities that engages a wide variety of personalities and interests.
• Weekly meal and menu planning with input of residents
• Provide mentorship and spiritual guidance to youth, helping them to reach their full potential.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and clean environment for youth.
• Model a healthy, loving family environment in the home.
• Demonstrate an ability to implement rules, routines, and boundaries in a caring, understanding fashion.
• Handle conflict in a productive manner.
• Engage in healthy recreation with the residents.
• Provide transportation for residents as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform other program duties as scheduled.

Physical Demands of the Position:

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their immediate supervisor, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be caring and resilient, able to effectively assume a parental role by providing love and care while also implementing healthy boundaries.
• Must be a good communicator.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be flexible and willing to perform duties as requested.
• Must be reliable and be on time.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• TCI certification prior to employment
• Ministry or social work experience STRONGLY preferred.

Required Background:

• Must have a valid Arkansas State driver’s license.
• Criminal background check - Fingerprinting through the Arkansas Bureau of Investigation and FBI
• DCS Abuse/Maltreatment Registry Check
• Local Law Enforcement Check
• DOH Vulnerable Persons Abuse Registry (VPAR)
• National Sex Offender Registry Check
• Any other background checks required by DCS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Live-In Caretaker: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Searcy, AR 72143 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person