HOUSE PARENT for Developmentally Disabled Services Cottage

Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who have developmental disabilities and come from abused, abandoned, neglected or dysfunctional homes. Will assist these children with their daily living activities, administer basic health care, and support their treatment needs. Must maintain appropriate documentation. Required Mandated Reporter for suspected abuse/neglect.

Position requirements

• Need to be mature and compassionate couple who have a heart for Christ, ministry, and developmentally disabled children and youth.
• Provide direct supervision and care of children to meet their physical, spiritual, emotional, educational, and social needs.
• Work closely with Assistant House Manager’s to help fulfill a continuity of care for children.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or a bachelor’s degree in another field plus two years’ work experience in a human services field.

Experience

Previous casework experience helpful, especially working with children with developmental disabilities. Must have knowledge in use of Microsoft programs. Must have a valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Other requirements

Pre-employment drug screen and all required background checks. Pre- service training and orientation.

Salary

$42,084.00 per applicant / $84,168.00 per couple

Benefits include

• On Campus housing and utilities
• Your choice of a Health insurance plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield: a Standard PPO or HDHP/Health Savings Account Plan (COMPACT contributes 60% toward employee premiums in both)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision plans available through MetLife
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance available through The Standard
• Life insurance, provided at 2 times the individual’s annual wage, by COMPACT
• Our Defined Contribution Pension (DCP) plan (a 403b), with AG Financial Solutions