Job Description: Houseparent Assistant

The Houseparent Assistant shall be a committed Christian and committed to serve under the direction of the houseparents to create a Godly Christian influence in the Ruth Harbor home; firm but loving in relationships, realizing many women may come from dysfunctional families and may have problems, deep hurts, and lack of respect for authority.

Qualifications:

• Be qualified on the basis of personal character to work with the young women and have the ability to serve as part of a team. 
• Be 23 years of age or older and a high school graduate.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• In the absence of the Houseparents, the assistant must be able to provide leadership and spiritual guidance to each young woman, according to specific needs.
• Be capable of maintaining a neutral position with clients on the question of adoption versus parenting their child.
• Be committed to the sanctity of human life.
• Be able to provide evidence of financial responsibility.
• Shall be empathetic towards each girl and her unique situation.
• Have had experience involving the supervision of a group of teenagers, or experience of a practical nature working with youth.
• Able to maintain confidentiality for young women and staff.
• Possess and willing to use good communication skills.
• Be physically able to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Live in the second floor apartment of the Ruth Harbor home.

Job Description :

• Be a team member in seeing that the philosophy, purpose, and objectives of the house are being implemented with each young woman.
• Be a supportive, loving friend to each of the young women living in the home while maintaining a professional distance.
• Set an example of a Christian woman.
• Be encouraging and help each young woman to learn to live with and adjust to the demands and blessings of the Ruth Harbor family.
• Be a team member under the direction of the Houseparents and Executive Director to see that all rules, state regulations, and disciplines of the House are followed. Day-to-day accountability is to the Houseparents.
• When on duty at the House, be an active member of the household.
• Maintain an attitude that promotes availability to the residents.
• When on duty, perform tasks under the direction of the Houseparents as needed.
• Assist young women with homework or Bible studies, as needed.
• Transport young women to medical appointments, educational, recreational, and spiritual activities, as needed.
• Complete errands (gather supplies, grocery store, gas vehicles, etc.), as needed.
• Be on call at all times to provide coverage for the home or accompany the Housemother in the event of an emergency (i.e. hospital visit).
• Assist in teaching and coordinating learning activities for clients.
• Assist in planning activities and outings.
• Attend staff meetings and special functions.
• Greet guests who come to Ruth Harbor and give house tours, as needed.
• Occasionally represent the ministry of Ruth Harbor to small groups or individuals with interest.
• Function as Ruth Harbor’s volunteer coordinator.  This includes creating and maintaining an optional list of projects for volunteer assistance.
• With administrative support, maintain the list of volunteers, discover suitable projects and activities for which volunteers can be used, and coordinate volunteer visits.

 

 

Please attach and send your resume to Employment@Rutharbor.org