House Parents - San Tan Valley, AZ

HOUSE PARENTS & SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS

AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE!!

OVERVIEW

IMAGINE Family Homes, LLC provides faith-based family homes, to nurture and grow children. We believe in family oriented settings. We are a structured group home designed to support the positive development of the entire family and the healing of traumatized youth.

LOCATION

San Tan Valley, Arizona…more locations within Arizona will be opening over the next year

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for Christian married couples who are passionate for helping at-risk children.  As House Parents you will provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth by creating a safe and loving family environment. 

OVERVIEW OF MOST IMMEDIATE RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Be examples of Positive Role Models with positive and uplifting attitudes

·       Responsibilities of a parent including, but not limited to, the provision of material, physical, spiritual, emotional, and disciplinary needs for children and household

·       Preparing healthy meals and snacks; grocery buying

·       Transporting residents to all designated appointments and therapies

·       Administering and documenting of medications

·       Facilitating ongoing relationships with residents and their families

·       Following and organizing schedules, participating in related planning, and maintaining organized client files and documentation

·       Maintaining a very clean, pleasant, and positive atmosphere in the home

·       Remaining in compliance with state requirements and unannounced inspections

·       Cooperating and communicating professionally with IFH team members

·       Attending required trainings

·       Staying abreast of the latest developments and therapies for children by reading, studying, listening to, networking, seeking out the newest and best practices for the development of children

·       Participating with the children in church on a weekly and regular basis

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

·       Must be a Christian couple in a stable marriage with no more than 2 school-aged dependents

·       Due to varying allergies, NO cats. Other pets must be approved before hire

·       Obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card and pass a thorough background check

·       Provide at least 1 personal and 2 professional references that have knowledge of your work ethic and attitude/demeanor

·       A high school diploma or equivalent

·       At least one year post high-school education and one year working with children

·       Be at least 25 years of age or older

·       A valid driver’s license with a good driving record and your MVR document as evidence

·       Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a 10 days on and 2 days off schedule

·       Provide a physical exam dated within the last three months of hire and a TB test showing free from communicable diseases and capable of the physical requirements needed to run a large family

·       Must possess and exhibit behavior that demonstrates cultural and religious sensitivity and love and compassion for all children no matter what

·       Due to the demands of the position, no house parent may hold a second job

 BENEFITS of WORKING WITH IMAGINE Family Homes, LLC

·          We offer a competitive base salary of $40,000.00 per couple to start. IFH will provide paid living expenses along with a company van.

·          Bonus packages every 3 to 6 months

·          Quarterly Staff Evaluations foster value and self-worth and offer opportunities for improvement and growth

**We will consider NATIONWIDE applicants!!!