House Parents, Mentor, OH

Hannah's Home
8525 Lakeshore Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44061

Job Title: House Parents

Job Description:
Responsibilities Overview

Purpose:  The house parents will provide a safe, God-honoring family environment for the house residents. They will oversee the ministry of the home with love, disciple and parent the house residents in accordance with Biblical principles, and provide a Christ-like example for them.  They will also function to monitor the daily physical and emotional needs of the Hannah's Home residents.

B.  Qualifications:  The house parents will:
Agree with the Hannah's Home Statement of Faith which includes the infallibility of Scripture, salvation alone through Jesus Christ, and respect for the sanctity of life
Demonstrate an active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of God's Word
Model a marriage that is God-honoring
Demonstrate humility, integrity, maturity and sound judgment
Live in the Hannah's Home residence within designated living space
Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Provide support counseling regarding options of adoption and parenting
Have no dependents living with them

C.  General Responsibilities:   The house parents will provide a supervisory and nurturing role within the home as well as serve in the following roles:
Communicate and enforce the Hannah's Home policies and mission
Provide crisis intervention and conflict management to the residents

D.  Specific Assignments:

The house parents will complete the following Administrative duties:
Plan and coordinate resident training, curriculum, discipleship and nutrition utilizing qualified and professional volunteers
Develop, build and maintain relationships with community church pastors and leaders
Coordinate events in cooperation with the event coordinator, volunteer coordinator and church/community relationship manager
Oversee house and budget record keeping
Oversee day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness for facility and vehicle
Assist in organizing special outings for the residents
Obtain First Aid/CPR certification, observe emergency procedures, maintain a first-aid kit in vehicle and conduct monthly fire/emergency drills
Ensure Hannah's Home maintains compliance with all state regulations

The house parents will complete the following home Residence duties:
Supervise, encourage, disciple and evaluate up to 10 residents at a time
Stay in the home every night unless off duty
Maintain general security of the home for all residents
Check-in new residents upon admission and discharge residents after delivery
Ensure that all residents' nutritional needs are being met
      a.) coordinate meal schedules and special dietary needs
      b.) help residents prepare healthy meals and snacks
6. Coordinate and help maintain residents' daily schedules
7.  Keep staff informed regarding the well being of each resident while always maintaining confidentiality, dignity, and respect of residents
8.  Support the residents' attendance at scheduled church services
9.  Disciple residents in spiritual development including Bible studies, devotions, attending special events and weekly informal opportunities
10. Coordinate transportation for the residents (Vehicle is provided)
11.  At time of admission, help prepare parents/guardians for general expectations and routines of the home
12.  Keep parents/guardians informed about residents' progress
13.  Be familiar with the visitation schedule and privileges for each resident
14.  Keep a running inventory and stock of items necessary for daily living in the home
15.  Coordinate medical appointments
16.  Supervise the residents when they take physician approved medication and prenatal vitamins
17.  Make and adjust room and bed assignments
18.  Establish, nurture and maintain a safe, healthy, active and comfortable living environment for the residents

E.  Hours:  During 2 days/week designated time off House Parents will remove themselves from the activities of the residence.

F.   Vacation:  Two weeks vacation is given to this position.  (Refer to the Paid-Time Off Policy.)

G.  Holidays:  House Parents may be required to work on some holidays.

H.  Outside Employment:  House Parents may not have outside employment unless prior written permission has been received from the Board of Hannah's Home.

Compensation:  The benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

J.  Accountability:  The House Parents report directly to the Board of Hannah's Home.

Information about the Organization: Hannah's Home is a non-profit that exists to provide a safe and nurturing home for single young women who are pregnant where they can receive counsel, continue their education, and become thoroughly equipped to make life decisions based on Gospel truth.

Application/Contact Information: Hannahshomeresume@gmail.com

Organization Website: www.hannahshome.org

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