Houseparent

Summary of Position

Accountability

Core Responsibilities

• Supports and models the Catholic Mission and the Native American Culture that are the foundations of St. Josephs Indian School.
• Promotes a reclaiming environment for all students through the Circle of Courage.

Responsibilities

1. Protects the rights and dignity of individual students

2. Attends to students health care and mental health needs

3. Attends to the moral, spiritual, and character development of students by teaching them to exhibit behaviors and values deemed appropriate for a member of the St. Josephs Indian School (SJIS) community

4. Teaches social, self-advocacy, life-long learning, basic life skills and facilitates student scholastic achievement

5. Attends to students personal safety

6. Facilitates students leisure and recreational activities

7. Facilitates and maintains a developmentally appropriate behavior management system, including the implementation and maintenance of individual student programs as designated

8. Involve all families in aspects of their childs programming in order to promote good relationships and support for the student (See Extended Houseparent job description for detailed expectations)

9. Teach the benefits of generosity via the facilitation of community service opportunities

10. Responsible for maintaining the student living facility and home office

11. Maintains the student home structure

12. Achieves and maintains SJIS professional Child Care Worker expectations

13. Performs other responsibilities as required by the Residential Coordinator

Expectations of Hours Worked

• HPs are to report to work by 3:00pm on weekdays, at the latest.
• HPs are to remain on-duty until 8:30am on weekdays, or until all students in their care are in school and additional responsibilities have been completed.
• HPs are required to remain on-duty from 8:30am to 8:30am on Saturdays & Sundays.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4-year degree in related field or experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills i.e. typing, e-mail

Physical Demands

• Climbs stairs frequently on a daily basis
• Regularly lifts or carries groceries/supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Supervision requires standing and walking for prolonged periods
• Exit buildings in a timely manner for safety purposes