House Parents

Job Summary

“Life-on-Life” ministry, in a relationship-oriented setting with clear boundaries and expectations. House parent will live on campus and serve a house with a max of 9 residents. Whetstone maintains a low 3:1 ratio of boys to staff, so house parent will also be responsible for leading a team-based approach to personal growth when they are “on duty,” which is usually a combination of morning, evenings and weekends totaling approximately 45 hours per week. In addition to their salary, they also receive full room and board in a new house which will be completed later this year, 2024.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop authentic relationships.
• Create and maintain a positive and structured environment.
• Actively support WBR’s mission, vision, and values - centered around “sharpening the character of young men,” and as they are outlined by our policies and procedures.
• Lead with energy, focus, intentionality, and the willingness to “join in” and be an integral part of the program.
• Work with a team to conduct/coordinate house meetings, recreational activities, community service projects, field trips, Bible studies, etc.
• Manage food and kitchen supplies budgets for both houses on campus.
• Responsible for managing house supply needs, assisting with morning, school, evening, and/or weekend programming, and ensuring that resident needs are met in terms of clothing, food, and other support.
• Complete all required documentation and communication tasks as assigned by the House Manager.
• Be willing to follow as well as lead. At times, it may be necessary for you to cover shifts as a direct care employee “under” a co-shift supervisor: in school, on field-trips, or as situations arise.

Personal Requirements

• Committed to the teaching and example of Jesus Christ
• Responsible, coachable, hardworking, and dedicated husband and wife, approximately 35 or older.
• Passionate about serving struggling teenagers.
• Experience with youth ministry/mentoring. (At-risk youth preferred.)

Other Related Stuff (ORS)

• State-specific Central Registry Child Abuse Clearance.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training and updates (Whetstone provides this training after hire).
• 2-year commitment to serve.

Benefits

• Room & Board
• Monthly stipend for health insurance
• 401k Plan
• 20 paid vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 6 sick days, and 4 personal days