House Parents Job at Hendrick Home for Children, Abilene, TX

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  • Hendrick Home for Children
  • Abilene, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: House Parent

Job Type: Full-time Salaried Position

Department: Programs – Basic Care

Supervisor: Administrator of Programs/Executive Vice President of Programs

 

Major/Essential Duties of the Job:

Responsible for working with spouse as a team to provide direct care to the children residing at Hendrick Home for Children.

 

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities

 

1. Support the mission, vision, and philosophy of Hendrick Home for Children.

2. Compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

3. Support all functions that maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

4. Support positive interaction with others by exhibiting maturity, respect,

confidentiality, and a team-centered approach.

5. Exhibit effective communication skills.

6. Participate and demonstrate competency in required professional development and training programs.

7. Report abuse or potential abuse involving children to the appropriate supervisor.

8. Promote a physically safe and emotionally healthy environment for children.

9. Supervise children and children's activities in accordance with applicable

regulations.

10. Serve as a role model for children in the areas of ethics, morals, compassion,

cleanliness, appearance, spirituality, and lifestyle principles.

11. Maintain required records including receipts, logs, incident reports and menu

reports.

12. Administer prescribed or approved medication in accordance with physician's direction and update medication log.

13. Attend and participate in administrative/staff/committee meetings as assigned.

14. Provide discipline or intervention for children using approved techniques.

 

Supervisory Relationship

 

Executive Vice President of Programs and Administrator of Programs.

 

Educational Requirements

 

High school diploma or GED is required.

College hours or previous direct childcare experience strongly preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Requirements

 

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be legally married.

Must have no more than 2 children living in residence.

Must reside on campus in housing provided.

Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be eligible for coverage on the company auto policy

CPR and First Aid certification are required.

Must meet regulations for annual childcare training.

Must meet state requirement for criminal history background check

Must read, write, and converse in English

Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families, and support agencies.

Visual and auditory supervision of children is required including ability to respond to visual and auditory stimulation

 

Job Specific Duties

 

Live-in supervision of children

Attend church with children

Meal preparation

Purchasing clothing

Supervise personal hygiene of children

Transportation of children to school and appointments

Assist children with homework and attend school activities and functions Maintain clean units and supervise children’s cleaning and chores

Company Description

Hendrick Home for Children raises children in a safe and loving Christian environment that provides an atmosphere of spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual growth.

Company Description

Hendrick Home for Children raises children in a safe and loving Christian environment that provides an atmosphere of spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual growth.

Job Tags

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