Family Teacher Couple - Clinton, SC

We are seeking couples to work in our residential program in Clinton, SC.  We have ten cottages open on our campus, and each cottage is staffed with two couples so as to provide consistency for the children and to allow for adequate time off for staff.  We use the Teaching Family Model of childcare.

For 142 years, we have been committed to providing the highest quality of care for children and young adults.  We are a ministry of the Presbyterian Church USA and are located in Clinton, SC, an historic, college town in upstate SC.

 We desire nurturing, professional and deeply committed ministry-minded people who are ready to accept the challenge of working with hurting children.  If you are interested in serving God and serving kids, we invite you to apply.  Competitive salary and benefits, plus off-duty housing.  Relocation assistance is available.  

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretakers for an Elderly Woman - Las Vegas, NM

We are searching for that special couple (or single person) to care for an amazing woman (who happens to be our mother) to work 5 days/week, including weekends. The start date for this position is April 1, 2018. She is intelligent, witty, caring and generous. She does have a strong personality (and can be blunt, at times). Compatibility and companionship are of the utmost importance in this relationship. Her 90th birthday will be celebrated in April. We live on a beautiful ranch located in north eastern New Mexico.

Our mother loves to watch news and sports (golf and football are her favorites) and enjoys a glass (or two) of wine in the evenings. It would be a big plus if you enjoy current events and sports as well, and, more importantly, to converse with her about them. Our mother treaures her relationships with her family, friends, caregivers and her doggies (she has two). Although she uses a cane and her mobility is limited, her main needs are:preparing and cleaning up after meals, assisting with her medications, assisting her with her walking, and driving her to and from appointments.

THE IDEAL COUPLE (PERSON) MUST:

Have a sense of humor, common sense and patience-- (resiliency is essential)

Not have children with them (but a dog would be welcomed)

Be enthused about coming to live on a 6000 acre ranch located in the mountains of north eastern NM. The nearest town of any size is Las Vegas, New Mexico (located about 30 miles from the ranch.)

Be physically fit and able to support a 180 lb. lady, if necessary.

Be CPR certified  within 30 days of start date.

Possess a valid drivers licence with insurance, be a safe driver (she provides the vehicle), and have a clean driving record.

Be willing to permit a background check.

Provide quality references that reflect elder cae experience.

Have knowledge about C.O.P.D.,which she occasionally suffes from. 

Be flexible about occasionally working later hours, substituting days off, and working some holidays.  

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Management of medicaions and oxygen

Cooking and cleaning up after three meals a day

Light housekeeping (she has a housekeeper help twice per week)

Fixing tasty meals (she is a great cook and enjoys sharing family recipes)

Occasional help with dressing/bathing

Driving to town (Las Vegas, NM) once a week

Driving to Santa Fe or Albuquerque about once per month to attend doctors visits or to visit friends and family.

Grocery shopping and running errands.

Keeping cleaning supplies, toiletries, and food organized and well-stocked

IF A COUPLE IS HIRED, THE DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE:

Plant and maintain flower and vegetable gardens and lawn

Outdoor yard work to include mowing the lawn, trimming trees, weeding and watering

Occasional handyman skills

Occasional errands

Feeding and walking the dogs twice a day

COMPENSATION

Salary based on experience and skill set (paid twice a month with 2 weeks of paid vacation) 

Housing: a 70 foot trailer home (3 bedrooms, 1 and !/2 baths) is provided for you to live on site. In additon, cable, electricity, gas, and water are paid.

Campground Host - Ocean Park, WA

Campground Host

Stay at the ocean. Located at the SouthWest corner of Washington. In Ocean Park downtown. Next to stores, food, gas, and beach. Family owned small RV Resort.

Looking for couple or individual. Campground experience preferred.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Serve as liaison between resort users & resort staff.

1. Greet and assist visitors, answer questions and explain regulations which apply to them. Distribute maps, copies of resort rules and regulations, and brochures. May assist campers in locating a campsite, be familiar with local points of interest and the location of services that might be requested by campers such as towing, groceries, churches, tourist attractions and local events.

Will perform light maintenance work around the campground such as litter pickup, sweeping and stocking of restrooms, provide information to resort staff on potential problems, and disseminate information to campers.

2. Clean campsites by performing minor maintenance tasks such as raking the campsite pad, washing tables, cleaning out fire rings, picking up litter, reporting any damage to Resort Manager. Each site must be cleaned after every camper checks out and before another checks in.

4. Host shall not attempt to discipline or apprehend any resort violators. Host will report all disturbances to resort staff.

Host must set an example by being a model camper practicing good housekeeping at all times in and around their assigned site and by observing all rules and regulations.

5. Host is expected to work most weekends and all holidays during their term.

Be observant for activities within the resort requiring immediate attention - ranging from a tree needing to be trimmed to a problem camper. Notify the resort manager as these problems arise.

Other minor tasks that might be asked of a Campground Host:

* Sweep cobwebs from buildings

* Trimming or weeding

* Keep track of occupied or vacant campsites

* Direct campers to vacant sites

* Remind campers to register at resort office

* Assist resort staff with camper reservation process

* Inform incoming campers where family or friends are located.

6. Keep a written report of complaints and criticism of resort facilities, report situations that could affect the health and safety of visitors, and report any maintenance items which need immediate attention. May maintain other written records as requested by the Resort Manager.

*May be assigned other duties and projects not listed.

Working Conditions:

Work is mostly outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions. Must reside in campground.

Benefits:

The use of a campsite and all utilities at no charge for the duration of the term of service. Will be issued one or a combination of the following: shirt, vest, or name tag.

Items Provided by Resort:

Mobile camping unit. (RV or trailer)

Skills required:

Ability to get along well with people. Ability to remain calm and friendly when confronted with upset visitors. Ability to physically get out and make rounds through the camping area. Ability to adapt to changing work conditions. A good knowledge of the resort and surrounding area.

Time Commitment:

At least 24 hours of service time per week for a minimum of four (4) weeks, to include most weekends and all holidays. Two consecutive days off in the summer, 3 in the winter.

Supervision and Training Provided:

Supervised by Resort Manager or his designee. Trained in campground registration procedures, rules and regulations, and host responsibilities.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Houseparent Couples in Beautiful Rural Pennsylvania - Womelsdorf, PA

Sign-on bonus and Longevity bonus after three (3) years of service!

Bethany Children's Home, a nonprofit organization in rural Berks County Pennsylvania, provides services to youth between the ages of 7 and 20 on our beautiful residential campus. We offer emergency shelter, short-term, residential, independent living and supervised independent living programs to families and youth in need of out-of-home placement. Bethany has used the Houseparent model since 1863 to provide a temporary home to children and youth who are unable to live with their own or a substitute family.

We are seeking Houseparent couples to work with up to 12 boys or girls in a cottage environment. Along with cottage support staff, a supervisor, case manager and clinician, Houseparents provide a safe place of nurture, protection, and supportive care to aid our residents in their self-understanding, growth, and healing toward a brighter, healthier future. Through the use of structured programming and clinical support, we can help our youth succeed in their goals to be reunified in the community.

The following positions are available:

Houseparents enjoy an excellent benefit package including:

• Furnished, on-campus apartment: all utilities, household items and meals provided while on duty;
• (When housing is included) Unfurnished, private off-campus apartment: all utilities, including basic cable, are provided. Pets negotiable.
• Life, medical, prescription, dental, vision, employee assistance program, short-term disability and long-term disability on the 90th day of employment;
• Generous paid time off plan beginning the 1st day of employment;
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match;
• Use of the many recreational amenities on campus, such as outdoor pool, weight room and full-size gym for personal use.

Applicants should be mature, responsible individuals with a sense of mission to help children in need and meet the minimum qualifications:

• Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to apply for and receive Child Abuse, State Police and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
• Be able to certify fitness for duty by a physician no more than 30 days prior to employment and every two years thereafter
• Be able to comply with all physical training requirements, including the participation in protective interventions and physical restraints
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Have a valid drivers' license with clear 3-year driving history

Preference will be given to those individuals with previous experience working with adolescents in a therapeutic residential or group living environment. 

Bethany Children’s Home will ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination

on the basis of race, color, familial status, religion, ancestry, gender, national origin, age, genetic information,

veteran status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Caretakers Needed - Belize, ME

This posting is directed to a person or couple who love warm weather all year, love keeping up the grounds, and can maintain a home. Easy-going friendly is much more important than Spanish language skills. Please pass on if you know someone like this.  

This posting doesn't quite fit anywhere because it could be just house-sitting, it could be renting part or whole, or it could be a money-making HomeAway-type deal with you living in the caretaker's quarters. The picture shows the corner of the home with the caretaker's quarters.

Just a little about me; I moved to Spokane in 1977 from Iowa and have lived in the same house since 1978. I'm a retired industrial engineer.  This was initially advertised in Spokane, but getting someone local interested in Mexico is too much of a long shot....I was just hoping for a common connection.

Here's the story of the home so far.  It was owned by a college professor for decades as a summer home away from Chetumal.   An acquaintance of mine from Montreal contacted me regarding this great(?) deal on a home for sale next to the one he was renting in Xul Ha (which is 5 hours south of Cancun and halfway between Bacalar and Chetumal, the capital of Quintanna Roo). He had only a little money but expected an inheritance so I put up most of the cash. We kind of half-heartedly rented out the main portion of the house for 3 years but didn't make a whole lot. Now 4 1/2 years later, I ended up buying him out and I need someone to replace him as soon as possible because he's already found a place in Chetumal.  He will be able to pass on the keys, show you where you have to go in town to pay bills, and show you how to operate the house.

The main requirements are to live there full time which provides security, maintain the extensive(1/3 acre) grounds, repair and maintain the home as required, and manage the whole of any rental operation you want to set up. I would prefer a minimum two-year commitment and the strength and skills to maintain the yard and the house. If you like the idea of answering rental inquiries and hosting visitors that would be a plus for both of us as I would more likely hang on to the property if you could afford to pay rent from the hospitality business. If you were living in the caretaker's portion, you could probably stay on even if it did sell because the buyers would need the same service. And I could throw in a 1%-of-selling-price severance if you had to move out with a couple month's notice as real estate transactions are quite slow down there.  But again, the likelyhood of a sale is remote.

If you had the skills, I could hire you to build a second floor out of concrete block, stucco, and small t-shaped reinforced concrete beams.  I'd also have you build a masonry and steel wall around the place.  That could take quite a long time.

Compensation: 3 scenarios: 1) you pay $150/month for the caretaker's quarters + utilities + maintain the house and yard, or 2) you pay $350/month and live in the main house + utilities + maintenance, or 3) (my preferred option of course) rent out the whole building for $500/month and rent out the caretaker's quarters or the main house on HomeAway/Airbnb. Without looking it up, I think water, electric and fast WiFi are about $50/month. If coming as a couple, the caretaker's quarters has a medium sized kitchen, a small bathroom with shower, and a medium-sized bedroom. You could squeeze in together during the winter tourist season and then use the whole house the rest of the time. Hopefully, a well-qualified person(s) will choose the $350 or $500 option; I'm totally flexible on this.

Misc:  A car would probably be necessary; you could easily buy one locally.  Lake Bacalar is absolutely lovely to swim in and feels buttery smooth on your skin due to the high calcium content.  There's a Sanyo 904 massage chair in the house that is quite wonderful.  There's very cool chicken house on site if you'd like keep chickens or quail.  A pet dog would be a good addition; one that barks just a bit toward strangers for security purposes.

By the way, my hearing is poor so email is better initially. If you email, I'll share my phone number but I probably would miss it on my answering machine. 

MANAGEMENT COUPLE FOR SELF STORAGE PROPERTY - Jacksonville, FL

NEW OPPORTUNITY! Experienced, outgoing, professional COUPLE to live on-site and manage Self Storage Property. * Excellent leasing abilities, collections, computer, banking, marketing experience. * Proficient in technology applications such as Yardi, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office. * Must be energetic and self-motivated, and able to multi-task. * Need to be friendly, helpful, professional on the phone ensuring all property amenities are provided to callers. * Also need to present a friendly, helpful, professional image to tenants and customers who come into the office. * Cleaning of vacated storage units, keep property free of trash/litter and other light maintenance as needed.

Requirements This is a 40/20 position. One person works 40 hrs/wk, the other works 20 hrs/wk. Should have proven experience in Apartment management, Mobile Home Community management, or Self Storage management. Provided in compensation package- Competitive wage, 2 bedroom apartment, utilities, monthly bonus incentives, monthly, mileage check, health insurance, vacation and other benefits.