Jul 30, 2018
$14,000 yearly
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :
Program assistant provides assistance to full-time Houseparents during part of the week and provides them with full relief of their responsibilities during other designated times of the week. Additionally, they assist the Program Manager and/or Principal for school activities or program assistance. This position is for young men that are looking to grow in personal holiness, while having an opportunity to learn real life ministry by being in the trenches with at-risk teenage boys.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 20 years of age
Previous work experience with children, ages 6-18, is desirable (Boy Scouts, church youth group, Big Brother, etc.), as are references indicating ability to work well with people (other staff and supervisors).
Technological
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) lbs.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to, or willingness, to learn to drive manual shift trucks and tractors and a twelve (12) passenger van.
Ability to, or willing to learn how to operate power lawnmower, weedeater and other tools.
Ability to prepare meals for up to eleven (11) people.
Ability to, or willing to learn to organize and participate in outdoor activities (sports, hiking) with children ages 6-18.
Other
Able to live in harmony with up to five (5) other men.
Provide spiritual role model for children.
Work in home atmosphere.
Participate in group sessions with the children.
Able to, or willing to learn to discipline children fairly, and in compliance with Ranch and home policies.
Able to, or willing to learn to supervise/coordinate activities of up to ten (10) children simultaneously.
Flexible. Willing to adjust work schedule on short notice. Able to take children on outings and other off-Ranch activities.
Punctual in arriving for work.
Valid driver’s license.
Mature enough to recognize and avoid situations that may be considered dangerous for the children or a liability risk for the Ranch.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
When assisting Houseparents, remains flexible to help with the care of the children and the Houseparents’ own children.
Receives a pre-briefing from Houseparents, before going on duty, as to the emotional state of the children and what chores the Houseparents would like supervised/accomplished during the shift. Briefs the Houseparents, at the end of the shift, as to the children’s conduct and chores accomplished.
Assists with study hall, supper preparation, overseeing the children in the completion of chores, providing care and discipline, driving children to/from activities, organizing recreation, and helping with the Houseparents’ Ranch chores when that help enables the Houseparent’s to spend quality time with children or when that help enables the Relief Staff to teach a child (or children) the value of work done well.
Assumes the responsibilities of full-time Houseparent’s in their absence.
Delegated Responsibilities - Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Program Manager or a Director.
Meets with Program Manager on a regular basis for supervision and discipleship.
QUALITIES :
Christian of high moral and ethical character.
Agrees with Chestnut Mountain Ranch Statement of Faith.
Regularly attends church and is actively involved with a community of believers.
Flexible. Able to adjust to sudden changes in schedule.
Desire to serve in a “Big Brother” type role to troubled children.
Teachable. Willing to learn and develop skills in discipline and behavior management, and to follow the leadership of the Program manager and Houseparent’s while in the home.
Willing to work as part of a team (Program Manager, Houseparent’s, You)
Studies the word of God daily and is willing to be conformed to the Image of Christ.
Learning Opportunities:
Learn and implement the choice consequence model with the students at CMR.
Learn to work with your hands (Construction, grounds keeping, snow removal)
Learn to problem solve and take initiative to get task done.
Learn to work with others and learn how to have biblical conflict resolution.
Learn the scriptures at a deeper and practical level. Learn real life ministry skills.
Learn how to live in community with others.
Learn to be involved in a local Church body.
Be discipled by Program Manager once a week.
Work hard then play hard
How learning will take place:
Manual will be taught in individual sessions with Program Manager and in team meetings with House parents, Intern, Program Manager.
Program Assistant will work with Operations Director to learn skills. Operations Director will teach Program Assistant how to preform skills.
Program Assistant will be involved in a team that will be led by the Program Manager. Program Assistant will be in the house working on conflict resolution with the students.
Program Assistant will be taught and expected to take initiative on task around the Ranch and in the homes.
Program Assistant will go through (Getting to the heart of parenting) by Paul Tripp. Which is a 10-part video sessions- plus work book. This will be discussion team meetings and with the Program Manager.
Program Assistant will have the ability to get connected to a biblical church in our area.
Program Assistant will be living on Ranch with other program assistants and working with others daily.
Program Assistant will have 3 books to read and will be discussed in one on one sessions with Program manager, Principle or a Director.
Required Reading
Boundaries (Cloud and Townsend)
Families where Grace is in Place (VanVonderen)
Humility (CJ Mahaney)
Chestnut Mountain Ranch, Ponderosa Ponds Road, Morgantown, WV, USA
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