Do you have a heart for young men aging out of foster care?
Grace Community Church of McDowell County · Marion, North Carolina, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Do you have a heart for young men aging out of foster care ? Would you enjoy mentoring young men that were not adopted out of foster care? We are looking for a House Parent for _ The Dwelling Place - Independent Living Program - a _ ministry _ of Grace Community Church, Marion NC _
Live-In Position Requires Outside Full-Time Employment
This live-in position includes housing provided at no cost, in addition to a $12,000 annual stipend and a $600/year wellness benefit.
Program Overview
The Dwelling Place's Independent Living Program provides a safe, stable, family-oriented home for young men ages 18-21 aging out of foster care, equipping them with life skills, emotional support, spiritual encouragement, and practical guidance as they move toward long-term, independent housing. The House Parent is central to creating a home where residents feel supported, valued, and prepared for adulthood.
Position Summary
We are looking an adult male or a male/female married couple for The House Parent who will lives on-site as a consistent, caring presence, cultivating a structured yet nurturing home that promotes personal growth, responsibility, and community. This person/couple will mentor young men in daily living skills, leads weekly check-ins, and helps build a home atmosphere rooted in dignity, respect, and intentional care.
This is a live-in role that compliments employment held outside the home - House Parents maintain a full-time job elsewhere and fulfill these responsibilities around that schedule, primarily evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a safe, welcoming home; foster respect, accountability, and healthy communication among residents.
Teach and model practical life skills - cleaning, laundry, cooking/meal prep, grocery shopping, and time management - while encouraging shared household responsibility.
Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins; monitor residents' well-being and progress, offering guidance and support within appropriate boundaries.
Communicate resident needs or incidents to program leadership; meet monthly in person with the Mentor and maintain weekly communication on resident progress.
Facilitate devotion/reflection time and family-style meals that build a home culture centered on hope, growth, and purpose.
Maintain required documentation of participation, incidents, and check-ins, and uphold household and program guidelines.
Qualifications
Passion for serving young men transitioning out of foster care, with strong interpersonal, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience mentoring, coaching, parenting, or counseling youth preferred.
Emotionally mature, patient, and organized, with the ability to lead with empathy, consistency, and accountability while maintaining professional boundaries.
Must pass all required background checks; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Must be a practicing Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in agreement with the Baptist faith and doctrinal beliefs of the church overseeing The Dwelling Place, and attend a Baptist church consistently.
Must demonstrate a lifestyle of biblical character, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
Must maintain full-time employment outside the home throughout the live-in term.
Work Environment and Expectations
Live-in position within the independent living home.
Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and on-call support as needed.
Requires professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency, including the ability to respond calmly during conflict or crisis.
Pay: $12,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Live-In Position Requires Outside Full-Time Employment
This live-in position includes housing provided at no cost, in addition to a $12,000 annual stipend and a $600/year wellness benefit.
Program Overview
The Dwelling Place's Independent Living Program provides a safe, stable, family-oriented home for young men ages 18-21 aging out of foster care, equipping them with life skills, emotional support, spiritual encouragement, and practical guidance as they move toward long-term, independent housing. The House Parent is central to creating a home where residents feel supported, valued, and prepared for adulthood.
Position Summary
We are looking an adult male or a male/female married couple for The House Parent who will lives on-site as a consistent, caring presence, cultivating a structured yet nurturing home that promotes personal growth, responsibility, and community. This person/couple will mentor young men in daily living skills, leads weekly check-ins, and helps build a home atmosphere rooted in dignity, respect, and intentional care.
This is a live-in role that compliments employment held outside the home - House Parents maintain a full-time job elsewhere and fulfill these responsibilities around that schedule, primarily evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a safe, welcoming home; foster respect, accountability, and healthy communication among residents.
Teach and model practical life skills - cleaning, laundry, cooking/meal prep, grocery shopping, and time management - while encouraging shared household responsibility.
Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins; monitor residents' well-being and progress, offering guidance and support within appropriate boundaries.
Communicate resident needs or incidents to program leadership; meet monthly in person with the Mentor and maintain weekly communication on resident progress.
Facilitate devotion/reflection time and family-style meals that build a home culture centered on hope, growth, and purpose.
Maintain required documentation of participation, incidents, and check-ins, and uphold household and program guidelines.
Qualifications
Passion for serving young men transitioning out of foster care, with strong interpersonal, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience mentoring, coaching, parenting, or counseling youth preferred.
Emotionally mature, patient, and organized, with the ability to lead with empathy, consistency, and accountability while maintaining professional boundaries.
Must pass all required background checks; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Must be a practicing Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in agreement with the Baptist faith and doctrinal beliefs of the church overseeing The Dwelling Place, and attend a Baptist church consistently.
Must demonstrate a lifestyle of biblical character, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
Must maintain full-time employment outside the home throughout the live-in term.
Work Environment and Expectations
Live-in position within the independent living home.
Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and on-call support as needed.
Requires professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency, including the ability to respond calmly during conflict or crisis.
Pay: $12,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Details
| Company | Grace Community Church of McDowell County |
| Location | Marion, North Carolina, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |