Houseparent - Chesterfield, SC Campus

Job Description

Job Description

Is ministry a desire of your heart? Do you feel called to make an eternal impact in the lives of children and families who are in the midst of their most painful and confusing times? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you to make a difference! Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries is seeking Christ-centered individuals or married couples to serve as Houseparents. In this role, you will work a flexible schedule of 5 days on and 2 days off, residing in the cottage full-time while on shift. As a Houseparent, your primary responsibility will be to provide the overall safety, care, and nurturing of the children while maintaining cottage routines to include : meal preparation, transportation to and from school and appointments, daily chores, extracurricular activities, schoolwork, personal hygiene and life skills, appropriate guidance and discipline, and Bible devotions.

Houseparents work at our Adams Campus that is nestled in an urban area between, Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC, and conveniently located approximately 1 hour from the closest mountain range and beach. This one-home location is an extension of our main campus located in Greenwood, SC and provides residential care for boys and girls ranging from age five to eighteen. They attend private school, and are active in a local South Carolina Baptist Church, participating in Bible study, worship and missions.

It's often said that it takes a village to raise a child. With that in mind, our Houseparents work collaboratively with an additional support team including campus Houseparents, an on-site Campus Administrator, and the Greenwood Campus Team along with community partners.

Requirements for the position include a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience working with children or in a childcare field, strong interpersonal and communication skills, a valid driver's license and the ability to pass extensive background screenings.

This position offers a competitive salary with a $1,500 sign-on bonus!

Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance, AD&D, & Additional Supplemental Benefit Offerings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B Annuity Retirement Plan with 10% company matching
• Access to our onsite MaxFit Wellness Facility supported by a Personal Trainer

Since 1892, Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries has provided hope for South Carolina's children and families in need. We exist to restore the Faith, Family, and Future of vulnerable children and families through Christian services that emphasizes ministry and healing.

As we look to the future and embark on a bold and ambitious 10-year strategic plan, A Decade of Dreams , our goal is to enhance and expand our Christ-centered services to children and families. This will be possible through building a Healing Center to grow our understanding of trauma and integrate trauma-informed services, reimagining Maxwell Farms as a destination location, and expanding our mission by creating a Connie Maxwell Campus in the Charleston area. For more information, please contact us or visit our website to apply at www.conniemaxwell.com .