House Parents - Bethel, MO

Our Children &Youth Home seeks Christian, husband and wife couples as House Parents who are responsible for caring and raising children and youth through a loving, nurturing household in a full-time capacity. House Parents are expected to shepherd youth through the many complexities of childhood and adolescence from a biblical worldview. House Parent's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, demonstrating a godly lifestyle, leading the household as unto the Lord, assisting the youth in academic development, and educating and equipping youth with foundational life skills. House Parents must possess a heart to serve and help children. Many of these children come from broken families and various situations that necessitate House Parents to possess patience, self-control, and conflict de-escalation skills. This position is essential to the primary vision of Heartland Ministries to help hurting children.

Employment Benefits Package

·         Sign on bonus: $3,000 per couple after 90 days of successful employment.

·         Annual salary: $33,488 per person; paid biweekly.

·         Housing, Utilities, and Food: Housing, Food and Utilities are provided at no-cost/full benefit to the House Parents with private, in-house living area.

·         Community Life: Living and serving in an intentional, Christian community centered around a local church.

·         Life Circumstances Time Off: Awarded annually per calendar year.

·         Paid Personal Time Off: Awarded upon hire date, and each 1-year anniversary thereafter, in the amounts described in employee handbook.

·         Respite Time Off: 5 days of respite per month.

·         Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (with employer funded HSA): Employees contribute to the monthly premiums for this coverage.

·         Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance: no cost to the employee.

·         Life Insurance: no cost to the employee.

·         Other Benefits: Holiday Pay, Funeral Pay, Christmas Bonus

Physical Requirements:

·         Extensive standing. Extensive walking. Extensive movement (i.e., bending, squatting, turning, etc.). Working in/outdoors. Working extended hours. Being able to lift 25 lbs.

·         Being able to climb stairs.

Minimal Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

·         Previous experience in Youth Ministry or Children related service (preferred)

·         Class E driver’s license (required)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The company has a stringent substance abuse policy. We have a zero tolerance to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs.