Houseparents, Full-Time
On-siteTrenton, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate daily routines, including wake-ups, mealtimes, homework, recreation, and bedtime, while fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment. Coach students in conflict resolution, social skills, and personal responsibility, maintaining clear expectations and consistent discipline aligned with school policies. Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and health services to monitor student progress and collaborate with the broader community to ensure consistent support. Plan and participate in recreational activities, community service, and cultural experiences that expose students to new interests. Manage household logistics such as meal planning, basic budgeting, transportation coordination, and maintaining a clean, orderly living space. Work on campus in school-provided housing with extended blocks of on-duty time balanced with scheduled time off.
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
- contribute to a professional, mission-driven culture
- manage household logistics such as meal planning
- basic budgeting for home needs
- coordinating transportation to school functions or appointments
- maintaining a clean, orderly living space
- high levels of energy
- empathy
- patience
- organizational skill
- dependable
- role-modeling
- coach students in conflict resolution
- social skills
- personal responsibility
- maintaining clear expectations
- consistent discipline that align with school policies
- plan and participate in recreational activities
- community service
- cultural experiences
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