House Parents - Lubbock, TX

Guiding Hope House Parents are Single or a Couple whom live in a foster homes on campus with 6 to 8 students whom they supervise. Houseparents are care-givers and role models for the students - living with them in campus homes and overseeing their daily lives. Houseparents are actively engaged with students.

Houseparents ensure students’ well-being from a physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development standpoint. They collaborate extensively with other staff including faculty, health services and others. Houseparents also build relationships with and maintain communication with students’ families or sponsors. 

Houseparents have administrative responsibilities including the oversight of the student home, student home budget, scheduling coordination, record-keeping and more. Houseparents participate in regular meetings and trainings to ensure they have the information required for the role. 

Private apartments may be provided.

Minimum starting salary per married couple is $73,180.00 with an excellent benefits package including 3 weeks of paid summer vacation. Housing, utilities & meals are provided by nature of the job. Paid training and relocation assistance may be provided. Best of all, there's the opportunity to make a significant and positive impact in the lives of the students in your care!   

Qualifications:

·         Age 21 or older.

·         Legally married if married, preferably for three years or more.

·         High school diplomas or GED’s.

·         Valid driver’s licenses in good standing and both spouses willing to drive a ten-passenger van.

·         Successful experience working or volunteering with youth. (Houseparents are responsible for ensuring students’ well-being physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.)  Experience with youth from disadvantaged settings a plus.

·         Administrative skills including basic computer and budgeting skills.

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills with youth and adults. Effective communication and language skills necessary. 

·         Demonstrated success working in a dynamic work environment. Multi-tasking skills essential. 

·         Comfort level handling challenging situations including medical emergencies.

·         Houseparents may have up to two children of their own residing with them.

·         Only fish and some breeds of dogs are permitted.

·         U.S work authorization required.

·         Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.