Live-in Youth Mentor(s) / House parent(s)

Job Description: Live-In House Parent(s)

Our Vision:

Transforming Lives through Christ’s Love

Our Mission:

Operating Christ-Centered Residential and Retreat Centers

Our Core Values:

Hospitable Community/Authentic Relationships/Faith in Christ

Supervisor:

Program Director

Job Summary:

Timothy Hill Academy provides private residential care for at-risk teenagers. The role of live-in mentor will provide the foundation of a family environment for young men in residence by fulfilling a parental role and providing supervision.

Ideally, the role of live-in youth mentor(s) would be filled by someone with a passion to serve at-risk youth. The position requires a willingness to reside in the home with up to 8 teenage boys and act as a mentor, walking them through their daily routines and providing guidance and care. The mentor(s) will provide supervision overnight and during assigned shifts, and assist in activity planning and execution.

This position could be filled by both an individual or a couple. (However, there is not housing for children.)

Previous experience in either a residential, ministry or social work setting is STRONGLY preferred.

Live in Youth Mentor will be a salaried position. Additionally, you will also receive free housing and associated living expenses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a healthy, loving environment in the home.
• Provide for the well being of the young people in the home, helping to prepare meals, ensuring good hygiene, directing them in completing chores, monitoring the general health of the residents, etc.
• Demonstrate an ability to implement rules and boundaries in a caring, understanding fashion.
• Handle conflict in a productive manner.
• Engage in healthy recreation with the residents.
• Provide transportation for residents as needed.
• Provide proper supervision throughout assigned shifts and overnight.
• Perform other program duties as scheduled.

Physical Demands of the Position:

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their immediate supervisor, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be caring and resilient, able to effectively assume a parental role by providing love and care while also implementing healthy boundaries.
• Must be a good communicator.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be flexible and willing to perform duties as requested.
• Must be reliable and be on time.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• TCI certification prior to employment
• Ministry or social work experience STRONGLY preferred.

Required Background:

• Must have a valid Tennessee State driver’s license.
• Criminal background check - Fingerprinting through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and FBI
• TN DCS Abuse/Maltreatment Registry Check
• Local Law Enforcement Check
• TN DOH Vulnerable Persons Abuse Registry (VPAR)
• National Sex Offender Registry Check
• Any other background checks required by TN DCS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Ministry or social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Smithville, TN 37166 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Smithville, TN 37166: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person