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Do you want to make a difference?

Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing community-based organization?

Do you want to work for one of the 2021-2024 AJC Top Workplaces?

If you want a rewarding career, Goshen Valley Foundation is for you! Goshen Valley Foundation is a leading provider of services for children and families.

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a division of Goshen Valley Foundation, is located on 160 acres in northern Cherokee County and home to around 40 young foster-care men. The boys' ranch is seeking mission-minded married couples who feel called to minister to youth in a residential setting. 

Couples like Al and Brittany:

“My husband and I felt the call into ministry over 15 years ago. He was working in each of us before we knew he was working in us together. Our hearts were for youth that were hurting, broken, and longing for restored hope and purpose. He put in us a passion to live out Jeremiah 1:27, ‘Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.’

We have been several places over the last 13 years of our ministry through Houseparenting and no other place has quite felt like home. There is healing here at Goshen, not just for the youth, for the adults too. Goshen is inviting, beautiful, and filled with like-minded people willing to serve as God leads. We love it is like one big family, not always happy, but always willing to walk through the frontlines together. We are thankful God has equipped us in a way we get to do this ministry everyday. Everyday, we get to walk along side the youth God brings to us, helping them overcome their trauma, and showing them the love of God. We live for not only the fun memories that come from this, but even those that are challenging that help bring growth.”

 As a Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Houseparent you will: 

• Provide parenting for boys assigned to your care, while managing and caring for the house and yard. 
• Provide a home environment in which each boy and family member has respect, a strong sense of belonging, and responsibility. 
• Perform all housekeeping and maintenance duties associated with living in a GVBR home. 
• Provide care, counseling, guidance, tutoring, encouragement, spiritual and moral leadership and instruction, example, and support as needed for every boy assigned to their home. 
• Cook, clean, launder, and provide general house maintenance as needed for the efficient operation of a home. 
• Work with each boy in the areas of family life, spiritual growth, education, and the development of a strong work ethic. 
• Help each boy develop a sense of responsibility, respect for the rights and property of others, personal values and self-esteem, personal reliance on self and God, and a life plan/direction. 
• Keep accurate daily records of activities, finances,, issues, and the individual progress of each boy.   
• Participate in community activities, including weekly church service. 

Goshen offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees including:

· Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)

· 401K Retirement (plus an annual match available)

· Paid Time off

· Life Insurance benefit

· Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for client services, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.

Requirements

• Be hired as a couple married to each other. 
• One or both must have, or be working toward gaining a bachelor's Degree, or have a minimum of three years of experience house-parenting for a youth care agency.  
• Both must have a GED or High School Diploma.  
• Must have a demonstrated understanding and ability to work with troubled youth, and have experience working with youth in an official capacity.  
• Must be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of GVBR. 
• Must be able to pass a drug and background check, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by the GVF insurance carrier.
• Must hold first aid and CPR certification, and have or obtain a minimum of 24 clock hours of training relative to working with troubled youth/childcare agency procedures, as required by the state. 
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.