Weekday Houseparent Couples

We are seeking Houseparent couples to work with up to 12 boys or girls in a cottage environment. Along with cottage support staff, a supervisor, case manager and clinician, Houseparents provide a safe place of nurture, protection, and supportive care to aid our residents in their self-understanding, growth, and healing toward a brighter, healthier future. Through the use of structured programming and clinical support, we can help our youth succeed in their goals to be reunified in the community.

Weekday Houseparents work Monday through Friday, averaging 58 hours per week, and enjoy an excellent benefits package. In addition, Weekday Houseparent couples receive an unfurnished off-campus apartment with all utilities and basic cable provided. A furnished, private on-campus apartment with all utilities and on-duty meals is supplied during the work week. A $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 longevity bonus is being offered to couples. Visit www.bethanyhome.org/employment for more details.

Houseparents enjoy an excellent benefit package including:

• Furnished, on-campus apartment: all utilities, household items and meals provided while on duty;
• Unfurnished, private off-campus apartment: all utilities, including basic cable, are provided. Pets negotiable.
• Life, medical, prescription, dental, vision, employee assistance program, short-term disability and long-term disability on the 90th day of employment;
• Generous paid time off plan beginning the 1st day of employment;
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match;
• Use of the many recreational amenities on campus, such as outdoor pool, weight room and full-size gym for personal use.

Applicants should be mature, responsible individuals with a sense of mission to help children in need and meet the minimum qualifications:

• Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to apply for and receive Child Abuse, State Police and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
• Be able to certify fitness for duty by a physician no more than 30 days prior to employment and every two years thereafter
• Be able to comply with all physical training requirements, including the participation in protective interventions and physical restraints
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Have a valid drivers' license with clear 3-year driving history

Preference will be given to those individuals with previous experience working with adolescents in a therapeutic residential or group living environment. Please visit our website at www.bethanyhome.org/employment for more information and to complete an application. Please, no phone calls.