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FEATURED JOB OPENING: Houseparent Couples in Beautiful Rural Pennsylvania - Womelsdorf, PA
FEATURED JOB OPENING: Houseparent Couples in Beautiful Rural Pennsylvania - Womelsdorf, PA
WHY DO WE SHOW EXPIRED LISTINGS?
Sign-on bonus and Longevity bonus after three (3) years of service!
Bethany Children's Home, a nonprofit organization in rural Berks County Pennsylvania, provides services to youth between the ages of 7 and 20 on our beautiful residential campus. We offer emergency shelter, short-term, residential, independent living and supervised independent living programs to families and youth in need of out-of-home placement. Bethany has used the Houseparent model since 1863 to provide a temporary home to children and youth who are unable to live with their own or a substitute family.
We are seeking Houseparent couples to work with up to 12 boys or girls in a cottage environment. Along with cottage support staff, a supervisor, case manager and clinician, Houseparents provide a safe place of nurture, protection, and supportive care to aid our residents in their self-understanding, growth, and healing toward a brighter, healthier future. Through the use of structured programming and clinical support, we can help our youth succeed in their goals to be reunified in the community.
The following positions are available:
Weekday Houseparents Schedule: Average 58 hours per week, Monday through Friday. | $5,000 Sign-on Bonus $10,000 Longevity Bonus Housing included |
Weekend Houseparents Schedule: Average 43 hours per week, Friday through Monday | $2,500 Sign-on Bonus $5,000 Longevity Bonus Choice of housing or higher hourly wage |
Flex Houseparents Schedule: Varies – provide relief for Weekday or Weekend Houseparents. | $2,500 Sign-on Bonus $5,000 Longevity Bonus Housing included |
Houseparents enjoy an excellent benefit package including:
- Furnished, on-campus apartment: all utilities, household items and meals provided while on duty;
- (When housing is included) Unfurnished, private off-campus apartment: all utilities, including basic cable, are provided. Pets negotiable.
- Life, medical, prescription, dental, vision, employee assistance program, short-term disability and long-term disability on the 90th day of employment;
- Generous paid time off plan beginning the 1st day of employment;
- Eight (8) paid holidays per year;
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match;
- Use of the many recreational amenities on campus, such as outdoor pool, weight room and full-size gym for personal use.
Applicants should be mature, responsible individuals with a sense of mission to help children in need and meet the minimum qualifications:
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be able to apply for and receive Child Abuse, State Police and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
- Be able to certify fitness for duty by a physician no more than 30 days prior to employment and every two years thereafter
- Be able to comply with all physical training requirements, including the participation in protective interventions and physical restraints
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Have a valid drivers' license with clear 3-year driving history
Preference will be given to those individuals with previous experience working with adolescents in a therapeutic residential or group living environment.
Bethany Children’s Home will ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination
on the basis of race, color, familial status, religion, ancestry, gender, national origin, age, genetic information,
veteran status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.