Houseparent - Chesterfield, SC Campus

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