Houseparent or Relief Houseparent

Sunshine Acres Children's Home seeks hard-working, fun-loving, trainable and relational married couples to serve as house parents at our Mesa, Arizona campus. Our mission is to provide a loving, wholesome, Christian home for children who are separated from their parents. Only missionary-minded couples of high character who relate well with children ages 4-18 need apply. This full-time, salaried position includes housing, medical/dental insurance for you and your family, retirement benefits and salary. Interested couples should go online and fill out separate applications. Salary range is per couple.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Desire to minister in a missionary environment
• Good human relations skills
• Ability to become CPR certified
• Current valid Driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Qualify to get a fingerprint clearance card

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce home guidelines for behavior and personal growth
• Provide nurturing and comfort for the children
• Housecleaning -- have home "tour ready" (see HP Daily Checklist)
• Attend meals with the children and supervise kitchen clean-up when scheduled
• Provide morning and evening devotions with the children
• Attend Chapel services with the children
• Attend staff meetings and regular meetings with Community Managers
• Train children in life skills, working with them and teaching by example
• Supervise the children's play and know their locations at all times, especially on off-campus outings
• Work closely with Community Managers when disciplinary measures are needed
• Supervise homework, coordinate tutoring, and communicate with academic administrators and community managers concerning school work
• Transport children to school functions, work and outside activities

BONUS and some traveling expenses allowed.