We are currently seeking a married couple who is a faithful member of the Church of Christ to care for up to 8 school-age children in this peaceful setting. In this family-based model of care, we hire the wife to be a full-time employee, while the husband maintains traditional outside employment. To be a houseparent is a commitment of the highest order, as the work is full of daily blessings and challenges—and rewards that go far beyond the seeds planted today.

Benefits include: spacious housing, utilities, food, transportation, and insurance. Each cottage is operated on a rotating 6 weeks on/1 week off schedule. House parents receive regular support from professional child care and social work staff, as well as extensive, ongoing training. This total package is equivalent to $55,000/year compensation.

For more information contact Derek Kester at derek@christshaven.org  or call 817-431-1544.

Summer Recreation Staff

Christ’s Haven for Children is a non-profit children’s home located in Keller, Texas. Residential placement is provided for children whose parents are unable or unwilling to provide care. During the school summer-vacation months, we run a Monday-Friday Summer Recreation program for all of the children in our care, which is designed to provide fun, purposeful and educational activities for the kids during the daytime hours.

Qualifications
· Be at least 21 years old or older
· Have a valid driver’s license and be legally eligible to drive a vehicle in Texas
· Pass a criminal history/TXDFPS Abuse & Neglect background check
· Possess some college credit in child & adolescent development or youth & family ministry, and/or on-the-job experience working with children/adolescents
· Have experience in supervising and organizing group activities for children ages 5 to 18
· Be available, before beginning the position, to receive paid training/certification in the following areas:
     o Christ’s Haven For Children Policies and Procedures
     o Texas Depart of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations
     o First Aid / CPR
     o Behavior Intervention
     o Sexual Abuse Awareness
     o Safely Transporting Children in Care
     o Lifeguard Certification (optional)

Duties
· Report to work on-time daily, prepared to be active, alert and engaged all day
· Plan and execute age appropriate activities for children ages 5 to 18
· Plan and execute local day mission trips/off campus activities for children
· Actively participate in all planned daily events/activities during the recreation program
· Exhibit proper professional boundaries with other staff and children at all times
· Ensure that staff and children remain in correct ratios at all times
· Communicate the weekly schedule to Houseparents and Children’s Services staff
· Follow and enforce all rules, safety and health regulations of Christ’s Haven for Children
· Manage and positively redirect inappropriate behavior
· Other duties as assigned by the Director of Children’s Services

Please contact Derek Kester for an application:

817-431-1544

derek@christshaven.org