Single House Parent / Residential Direct Care Specialist

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization that provides residential family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment. We are currently seeking House Parents to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care services and creating a home-like environment for children in need.

Single House Parent / Residential Direct Care Specialists play an instrumental role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. You will work directly with children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement, helping children with daily tasks and activities, and creating a sense of family within your home.

Please Note : This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas , located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across the country are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required .

Responsibilities

• Live in your assigned cottage, helping to care for and provide for up to eight children.
• Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines.
• Provide encouragement, guidance, and counseling to residents.
• Participate in educational and recreational activities with the youth.
• Ensure that all children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.) are met.
• Help children build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations.
• Act as a positive role model to youth by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes towards others.

Requirements

Benefits

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.