Thank you for considering serving in local missions with Boys Farm. We look forward to reviewing your application. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office directly at boysfarm@boysfarm.org or 803-276-5910.
Houseparenting Opportunities
Boys Farm is seeking energetic married Christian couples to join with us in our ministry! Our motto is “Building boys rather than mending men” and houseparenting provides a unique opportunity in local home missions to provide love, guidance, and discipleship to children in family crisis. Is your family called to minister to children? Would you like the opportunity to help transform young lives with the power of the Gospel, and the structure of a stable and loving home environment? Houseparenting could be the perfect opportunity for you to serve the LORD locally and have a tremendous impact for the Kingdom!
Contact us today if you are interested in learning more!
Houseparent Basic Information
The Basics
As a House Parent, you will manage the children in your house, and will be part of a team like-minded couples on our campus. House parents help establish and maintain a steady daily routine for the children that you are responsible for, including: waking up, breakfast, transportation to school or appointments, daily chores and daily leisure activities and exercise, study time, personal hygiene, devotions and bedtime.
You will keep medical files and related reports for children, and also manage school and extracurricular special activities. You will maintain inspection-ready upkeep of the cottage facility and vehicle, with safety as your top priority.
Staff participates in regular, ongoing training, and you will model and teach daily living skills to children under your care.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401K Retirement Plan
Fully paid living expenses along with private, in-house quarters
Free Off-Duty Housing
Company Vehicle for use while on duty
6 days off per month plus paid vacation and sick leave (2 weeks+ per year)
Use of facilities including guest house, ball fields, gym, pastures, trails, and ponds
Free membership to YMCA,
Riverbanks Zoo, & SC State Parks
Starting Salary $50,000 per couple
Qualifications
24 years of age or older
High School diploma or higher
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of Boys Farm to provide for the needs of children in your care
Ability to pass all background checks
Testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and an evidence of Gospel-centered life
Personal, professional, and faith based references required
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and care for children and develop and maintain family routines
Transport children to school, church and other events
Cook and prepare weekend meals
Provide a secure, nurturing environment for children
Help children develop positive relationships with peers, adults, and those in authority
Provide appropriate guidance and structure for the children
Guide and nurture the Christian development of children
Teach children necessary, age-appropriate life skills
Represent a family-centered philosophy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Boys Farm is seeking a passionate Christian LPC to join us in our ministry! Our motto is “Building boys rather than mending men” and we realize that that the Biblical support of a Licensed Professional Counselor for individual and family counseling is a powerful resource in facilitating healing, learning and growth. Is your heart to heal the wounds of families in crisis? Are you called to help children overcome past challenges and develop into strong independent adults? Offering the benefit of a full-time salary with a flexible 4-day/32 hour work week, no insurance billing, and a beautiful campus to facilitate a wide variety of activities for child counseling sessions, practicing at Boys Farm could be the perfect opportunity for you to serve the LORD locally and help transform lives as part of an amazing team!
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CONTACT US today if you are interested in learning more!
