Houseparent (Greenwood Campus) Primary Purpose: To work closely in a collaborative team environment with ministry components (Circle of Healing), to help produce a whole and complete child. Areas include: Family Ministry, Education, Social Workers/Counselors, Recreation/Health/Nutrition/Medical, Church/Pastor/Spiritual Growth, and Higher Education/Independent Living. The Houseparent is responsible for helping heal the child's home life, structure, and nurturing needs.
Essential Functions : Work collaboratively as a member of the Circle of Healing Team to provide for the needs of children in care Utilize passion of self and co-workers in the Circle of Healing, to help Connie Maxwell children find their dreams (individualized approach) Provide oversight and care to children in the cottage Develop and maintain cottage routines Perform transportation for youth within cottage or team Ability to cook and prepare meals Provide a secure, nurturing environment for children in care Foster positive relationships with children and increased positive behaviors with adults and peers Provide appropriate guidance and discipline to children Guide and nurture the Christian development of children Teach children necessary, age-appropriate life skills Represent a family-centered philosophy Continue development of personal and professional mental hygiene, including job skills and knowledge Support Connie Maxwell goals Works toward achieving yearly "Gold Star" List Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent is required; College degree preferred Experience in working with children in church, school, own home or related area is required; Experience in the childcare field is preferred Basic knowledge of home management skills is required Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Possesses strong supervisory and parenting skills Basic understanding of child development and the effects of pain, loss, and trauma on children Ability to set expectations that are reasonable and within the ability of the child Ability to implement Behavior Support Plans Ability to teach life skills and relational skills to children Is dependable, accessible, available, and adaptable Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions Energetic and enthusiastic in work Takes initiative and able to make decisions Ability to work under stress Valid driver's license and insurable by CMCM auto insurance carrier Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification Personal Characteristics Needed: Christian character expressed in a commitment to serve as a positive role model Energetic and enthusiastic in your work, strives to reach your ultimate potential, and create an eternal impact and legacy for children and families in Jesus' name A sense of mission and passion in serving children and families Lives out CMCM's Core Values Ability to improve the quality of work and ministry through Communication, Collaboration, Continuity, and Cooperation with others Work Conditions: Involves working a flexible work schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off (living on-campus and working with the students in care for the 7 days on shift) Involves walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time Ability to work indoors and outdoors Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
