House Parent

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Bethany Full time
House Parent

Bethany is a leading international Christian nonprofit organization that strengthens and preserves families, supports displaced people, and finds safe, loving families for children in need. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate House Parent to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide guidance, education, and support to youth in determining their life skills course and planning goals related to education, vocation, living situations, and other life skills.
  • Coordinate residential meal planning, preparation, and routine, as well as supervise on-site youth.
  • Coordinate and positively reinforce daily schedules and routines, house rules, and program expectations.
  • Create a safe and supportive family environment within the home.
  • Effectively utilize nonviolent crisis prevention and intervention procedures.
  • Oversee general maintenance and cleanliness within the home.
  • Provide consistent communication between youth and staff.
  • Actively participate in and attend school events, including parent-teacher conferences.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with local community resources to assist youth in making positive connections.
  • Actively participate in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and house meetings.
  • Teach, model, and motivate new behaviors for youth as indicated in their treatment plans.
  • Conduct and support recommended assessment activities.
  • Engage in therapeutic relationships with youth, treatment team members, and youth specialists.
  • Assist youth in developing, improving, and sustaining permanent relationships with family and friends.
  • Provide supervision of homework, projects, and similar items as needed.
  • Assist with the orientation of new clients.
  • Complete 40 hours of required training on an annual basis.
  • Actively participate in planned activities with youth as necessary.
  • Perform essential work duties outside of normal business hours, some evenings or weekends.
  • Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Some relevant work experience, strongly preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
  • Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
  • Have the ability to serve as a positive role model.
  • Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others.
  • Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident.
  • Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization.
  • Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends.
  • Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
  • Documentation of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption.
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
  • Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

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