Lead House Parent-Signing Bonus

Cal Farleys Boys Ranch

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Boys Ranch, Texas, US on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization that provides residential family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment. We are currently seeking House Parents to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care services and creating a home-like environment for children in need.

The House Parent plays an instrumental role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. As a House Parent you will work directly with children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement. You will help children with daily tasks and activities, and you will be responsible for creating a sense of family within your home.

Responsibilities

  • Live in your assigned cottage, helping to care for and provide for up to eight children.
  • Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines.
  • Provide encouragement, guidance, and counseling to residents.
  • Participate in educational and recreational activities with the youth.
  • Ensure that all children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.) are met.
  • Help children build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations.
  • Act as a positive role model to youth by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes towards others.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in child care or related field is preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must be 21 or older.
  • Ability to work independently with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

  • Signing Bonus
  • Longevity bonus available!
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5% Company match!
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Relocation Assistance

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About this role

Summary

Provide direct care, support, and create a positive environment for children in a residential setting

Job title

Lead House Parent-Signing Bonus

Experience level

preferably experience in child care or related field

Industry

nonprofit child and family services

Location requirements

must be in Boys Ranch, Texas, with possible remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsdriver's license

Preferred skills

child care experienceteamworkproblem solving

Specializations

child careresidential careguidanceeducation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boys Ranch, TX 79010, USA

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