Job Description
Houseparent (Adams 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, rotating work schedule of several days on and several days off each week (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