Alternate Houseparents - Mesa, AZ

Summary In accordance to the Sunshine Acres vision House Parents should provide a loving, caring environment for placement children.

Develop relationships with children in their care and support efforts to grow leaders and responsible members of the community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Set dorm guidelines for behavior and personal growth • Provide nurturing and comfort for the children • Housecleaning--including laundry, mending, decorating and overall cleanliness • Attend client staffing (meetings) with Social Workers and parents • Attend Chapel services with the children • Attend meals with the children and supervise kitchen clean-up when sched¬uled • Attend Morning Devotions with the children when scheduled • Supervise the children's play and know their locations at all times, especially on outings • Train children in life skills, working with them and teaching by example • Discipline the children, working closely with Admin¬istrators and Social Workers • Communicate with teachers, school administrators and social workers concerning children's school work • Supervise homework; coordinate tutoring • Transport children to school functions, work and outside activities • Instruct Relief House parents concerning dorm operations before and after times off • Train the children in manners, personal hygiene, dress and grooming • Housefathers only: Perform 12 hours of maintenance per week under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor on dorms, residence, grounds and other duties as requested Knowledge/Experience • High school diploma or equivalent • Desire to minister in a missionary environment • Good human relations skills • Love for children