FEATURED JOB OPENING: Houseparent Couple - Glenwood, IL

Glenwood Academy is seeking married couples to positively impact the lives of diverse children as live-in House Parents.  Glenwood Academy is over 127 years old organization located 30 miles south of Chicago on a beautiful residential campus.  Glenwood has evolved from a manual training school for dependent boys to a comprehensive education and supportive residential program for boys and girls focused on academic success and leadership.

House Parents play a central role in the students’ lives as caregivers, role models, and motivators.  The primary role of House Parents is to nurture, educate and parent each student entrusted in their care. Cottage homes consist of approximately 12 students ranging from 7- 17 years old.  House Parents work to create a family-like atmosphere in the cottage homes and provide both quality one-on-one and group time with the children to develop self-worth. The House Parents oversee the basics of the students’ daily living.  House Parents collaborate with managers, teachers, administrators, and parent/guardians to facilitate student success.

Requirements include:

• Couple must meet age and family status requirements
• Each person must have a valid driver’s license
• Experience working with diverse children and youth
• Undergraduate Degree in human service field (i.e. Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, etc.)preferred