Houseparents, Full-Time
On-siteCarmel, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate daily routines, including wake-up times, mealtimes, homework support, and bedtime supervision for a group of students in a residential home. Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment while fostering strong study habits, life skills, and positive character traits. Coach students in conflict resolution, social skills, and personal responsibility, maintaining clear expectations and consistent discipline aligned with school policies. Plan and participate in recreational activities, community service, and cultural experiences to support student development. Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and health services to monitor progress and behavior. Manage household logistics such as meal planning, basic budgeting, transportation coordination, and maintaining a clean living space. Work extended on-duty blocks balanced with scheduled time off in a multicultural environment.
Required Qualifications
- experience working with children or youth—such as teaching, coaching, social services, childcare, or residential care
- an understanding of the challenges many students from diverse and often under-resourced backgrounds may face
- comfortable working in a multicultural environment
- committed to promoting equity, inclusion, and respect
- Strong communication skills
- teamwork
- a collaborative mindset
- the ability to follow established protocols
- high levels of energy
- empathy
- patience
- organizational skill
- dependable
- role-modeling
- ability to coach students in conflict resolution
- ability to coach students in social skills
- ability to coach students in personal responsibility
- ability to maintain clear expectations
- ability to maintain consistent discipline that align with school policies
- ability to plan and participate in recreational activities
- ability to plan and participate in community service
- ability to plan and participate in cultural experiences
- ability to manage household logistics such as meal planning
- ability to manage basic budgeting for home needs
- ability to coordinate transportation to school functions or appointments
- ability to maintain a clean, orderly living space
- must be available for extended blocks of on-duty time
- must reside in school-provided housing attached to or near the student home
Desired Qualifications
- English major preferred
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