HCYH seeks Christian, husband and wife couples as House Parents who are responsible for caring and raising children and youth through a loving, nurturing household in a full-time capacity. House Parents are expected to shepherd youth through the many complexities of childhood and adolescence from a biblical worldview. House Parent's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, demonstrating a godly lifestyle, leading the household as unto the Lord, assisting the youth in academic development, and educating and equipping youth with foundational life skills. House Parents must possess a heart to serve and help children. Many of these children come from broken families and various situations that necessitate House Parents to possess patience, self-control, and conflict de-escalation skills. This position is essential to the primary vision of Heartland Ministries to help hurting children.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive standing. Extensive walking. Extensive movement (i.e., bending, squatting, turning, etc.). Working in/outdoors. Working extended hours. Being able to lift 25 lbs.
• Being able to climb stairs

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in Youth Ministry or Children related service (preferred)
• Class E driver’s license (required)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The company has a stringent substance abuse policy. We have a zero tolerance to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs.

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Salary & Benefits

• Sign on bonus: $3,000 per couple after 90 days of successful employment.
• Annual salary: $33,488 per person; paid biweekly.
• Housing, Utilities, and Food: Housing, Food and Utilities are provided at no-cost/full benefit to the House Parents with private, in-house living area.
• Community Life: Living and serving in an intentional, Christian community centered around a local church.
• Life Circumstances Time Off: Awarded annually per calendar year.
• Paid Personal Time Off: Awarded upon hire date, and each 1-year anniversary thereafter, in the amounts described in employee handbook.
• Respite Time Off: 5 days of respite per month.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (with employer funded HSA): Employees contribute to the monthly premiums for this coverage.
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance: no cost to the employee.
• Life Insurance: no cost to the employee.
• Other Benefits: Holiday Pay, Funeral Pay, Christmas Bonus

If you think you may be a good fit for us, please send your resume to humanresources@hlcommunity.org or click the "Apply" button below.

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