FEATURED JOB OPENING: Residential House Parent Couple - Salt Lake City, UT

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young children? Interested in training and professional growth for a career in social work or family counseling? Like being part of a team that prides itself on exceptional care & services?

Utah Youth Village is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and self-motivated couples to be the primary live-in caretakers for up to six boys, ages 5-13.

Youth Population:

Our youth are placed in care by DCFS. The youth display behaviors consistent with major depressive disorders, oppositional defiance disorder, developmental delays and other emotionally disruptive conditions. The youth at Utah Youth Village struggle with impulse control, emotional control, maintaining relationships, social skills, and other behaviors. Their parents are involved in treatment whenever possible. You would be an important part of a caring and supportive team to provide the youth with effective treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn.
• Model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills.
• Foster moral development of youth
• Administer the day-to-day operations of a large family residence
• Supervise a team of Associates who help you care for the youth in the home.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
• Both spouses must be willing to work full-time for Utah Youth Village.
• Must have been married for at least one year.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
• May not attend school during the first year of employment.
• Must be willing to live full-time in a Utah Youth Village group home.

Salary: $57,000 per couple

Benefits:

• Room & Board completely covered by Utah Youth Village - no rent, food, or utilities bills!
• Opportunity for husband & wife to work closely together
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Optional Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,000.00 /year