FEATURED JOB OPENING: House Parents - Abilene, TX

Posted: 4/1/2025

Position Title: House Parent
Job Type: Full-time Salaried Position
Department: Programs – Basic Care
Supervisor: Administrator of Programs/Executive Vice President of Programs

Major/Essential Duties of the Job:
Responsible for working with spouse as a team to provide direct care to the children residing at Hendrick Home for Children.

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the mission, vision, and philosophy of Hendrick Home for Children.
2. Compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
3. Support all functions that maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
4. Support positive interaction with others by exhibiting maturity, respect,
confidentiality, and a team-centered approach.
5. Exhibit effective communication skills.
6. Participate and demonstrate competency in required professional development and training programs.
7. Report abuse or potential abuse involving children to the appropriate supervisor.
8. Promote a physically safe and emotionally healthy environment for children.
9. Supervise children and children's activities in accordance with applicable
regulations.
10. Serve as a role model for children in the areas of ethics, morals, compassion,
cleanliness, appearance, spirituality, and lifestyle principles.
11. Maintain required records including receipts, logs, incident reports and menu
reports.
12. Administer prescribed or approved medication in accordance with physician's direction and update medication log.
13. Attend and participate in administrative/staff/committee meetings as assigned.
14. Provide discipline or intervention for children using approved techniques.

Supervisory Relationship

Executive Vice President of Programs and Administrator of Programs.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required.
College hours or previous direct childcare experience strongly preferred.