Houseparents, Full-Time
On-siteOakwood Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
EXPIREDOakwood Montgomery County, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
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Job Summary
Manage daily routines including wake-up, mealtimes, homework, and bedtime while fostering a safe, respectful living environment. Coordinate with teachers, administrators, and health services to monitor student progress, and coach students in conflict resolution, social skills, and personal responsibility. Plan recreational activities, community service, and cultural experiences to support personal development, while maintaining household logistics such as meal planning, budgeting, and transportation. Work extended on-duty blocks in school-provided housing, balancing supervision 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
- high levels of energy
- empathy
- patience
- organizational skill
- dependable
- 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
- role-modeling
- guidance in behavior, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships
- 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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