Youth Development Specialist - Full-Time

About the Role

Full-time Flex Houseparents reside in on-campus homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to approximately 8–13 students. They foster a structured, family-like environment to promote students' academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, houseparents support various student homes on a schedule of nine days on duty followed by three days off, with potential transition to living and working with the same group of students in their own home.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring wellness
• Driving students to activities and engaging in developmental and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and attending Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing household budgeting and reporting

Requirements

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Legally married couples for at least two years, with both spouses aged 27 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain student van certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort leading students in devotions and attending chapel (proselytizing prohibited)
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and role modeling
• Limited pet restrictions (fish and one approved dog breed)
• Commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus, and no alcohol while on duty
• Must pass background checks and adhere to campus policies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Relocation support
• Paid training

Schedule

Nine days on duty followed by three days off.