Job Description
Youth Care Specialist - Harvest FWB Child Care Ministries, Inc.
Mission: To provide a healthy Christian home environment, caring parents, and a wholesome family life for the abused, neglected, abused, and troubled children placed in our care.
Position Title: Residential Counselor / Youth Care Specialists (couples or singles may apply)
Schedule: (1) 7 day on / 7 day off rotating live-in schedule (2) 12 hour shifts 4 days one week / 3 days the next
Job Duties:
¨ Provide care and nurturing to residents in the group home or Emergency Shelter program. Interact with children and implement daily living schedule
¨ Transport to school, doctors, dentists, mental health appointments, court, etc.
¨ Teach daily life and social skills through chores, recreation, homework, etc.
¨ Responsible to maintain the household according to health and safety standards
¨ Prepare meals per menu
¨ Maintain assigned vehicle
¨ Conduct daily devotions with children and attend church on Sunday and youth group on Wednesday
Requirements:
¨ Be at least 21 years old
¨ Pass an FBI and CPS background check
¨ Clean driving record
¨ Have earned a Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or ministry; or have at least six months experience working with youth
¨ Adhere to and be willing to teach a conservative, fundamental, traditional lifestyle
¨ Physically able to engage in activities with youth
Starting Salary & Benefits:
¨ $35,000 - $40,000 / year (each) depending on education and experience.
¨ Life, health, short-term and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost. Dental / Vision insurance available
¨ Matching retirement plan after one year of employment
¨ Meals when working