
location_onEast Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization dedicated to providing residential, family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment.
We are seeking House Parents to join our team in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. As a House Parent, you will live in your assigned cottage and work directly with up to eight children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement. Your day-to-day life involves helping children with daily tasks and activities, teaching cottage rules and routines, and fostering a genuine sense of family within your home. You will serve as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes while helping youth build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations.
This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. While applicants from across the country are welcome to apply, relocation to Boys Ranch is required for this role.
Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work model: On-site
East Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States
Jackson, Mississippi
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in child care or related field.
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch operates as a non-profit organization headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, dedicated to providing residential services for children and families. Established in 1939 within the Texas Panhandle, the entity stands as one of the largest privately funded organizations of its kind in the United States. The organization delivers these critical services at no cost to the families of children in its care, focusing on at-risk youth between the ages of 5 and 18 from across the nation.
The flagship campus spans approximately 12,000 acres northwest of Amarillo, featuring a self-supporting community on a 1,000-acre footprint. Residents live in cottages or homes within a structured environment that includes an independent school district, athletic facilities, a chapel, and various recreational installations like a ropes course and natatorium. A team of houseparent couples, caseworkers, and professional mentors provides 24-hour supervision to guide residents toward becoming principled members of society.
The operational model is built around the Cal Farley's Model of Leadership and Service, which addresses six essential needs: safety, belonging, achievement, power, purpose, and adventure. Through this comprehensive approach, the organization offers basic care, academic education, and experiential learning opportunities designed to help young people achieve their potential.
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