Missionary Houseparent - Mauldin, SC

About the role

Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries is seeking Christ-centered individuals or married couples to serve as Houseparents. In this role, you will work a flexible schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, residing in the cottage full-time while on shift. As a Houseparent, your primary responsibility will be to provide the overall safety, care, and nurturing of the children while maintaining cottage routines.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Transportation to and from school and appointments
• Daily chores
• Extracurricular activities
• Schoolwork
• Personal hygiene and life skills
• Appropriate guidance and discipline
• Bible devotions

Location & setting

Houseparents work at our Marie Younts Girls' Home located in the growing city of Mauldin, South Carolina conveniently located just minutes from downtown Greenville, 1 hour from the mountains and 4 hours from the beach. This one-home location is an extension of our main campus located in Greenwood, SC and provides residential care for up to six girls. They attend Mauldin High School, and are active in a local South Carolina Baptist Church, participating in Bible study, worship and missions.

Support team

Our Houseparents work collaboratively with an additional support team including campus Houseparents, an on-site Campus Administrator, the Greenwood Campus Team along with community partners.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children or in a childcare field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass extensive background screenings

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance, AD&D, & Additional Supplemental Benefit Offerings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B Annuity Retirement Plan with 10% company matching

Our mission

Since 1892, Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries has provided hope for South Carolina's children and families in need. We exist to restore the Faith, Family, and Future of vulnerable children and families through Christian services that emphasizes ministry and healing. As we look to the future and embark on a bold and ambitious 10-year strategic plan, A Decade of Dreams, our goal is to enhance and expand our Christ-centered services to children and families. This will be possible through building a Healing Center to grow our understanding of trauma and integrate trauma-informed services, reimagining Maxwell Farms as a destination location, and expanding our mission by creating a Connie Maxwell Campus in the Charleston area.