Careers

CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HOUSE PARENTS - ABILENE CAMPUS

House Parents are married couples who serve as surrogate parents for children at Ben Richey Boys Ranch. They should have deep compassion for children from difficult circumstances and a willingness to learn new parenting techniques to support those who have experienced trauma.

House Parents will receive a salary and living expenses, including an on-campus residence and house vehicle. Additional benefits include paid vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays, optional medical insurance benefits, and retirement.

Please contact Thomas McAdams for more information or to submit your application.

House Parents play a vital role in providing a nurturing and structured environment for children at Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Their key responsibilities include:

Creating a Safe and Supportive Home – Foster a loving, stable, and secure home environment that promotes each child's well-being.
Providing Daily Care and Supervision – Offer attentive, developmentally appropriate care while maintaining accountability for each child's whereabouts, activities, and needs both on and off campus.
Ensuring Child Safety – Maintain auditory and visual awareness, provide proper supervision, and intervene when necessary to protect each child from harm.
Understanding Individual Needs – Stay informed about each child’s habits, interests, special needs, and any required accommodations to ensure personalized care.
Encouraging Growth and Development – Promote independence through structured yet flexible activities while positively reinforcing efforts and accomplishments.
Coordinating Continuity of Care – Communicate vital information about each child's progress, needs, and daily activities with Relief House Parents and staff.
Implementing Individualized Plans – Actively participate in developing and following each child's Plan of Service to support their emotional, educational, and personal growth.
Facilitating Normal Childhood Experiences – Ensure children have opportunities to engage in typical childhood activities, fostering a sense of normalcy and joy.
Managing Appointments and Health Needs – Schedule and transport children to medical, dental, counseling, and other essential appointments.
Adhering to Standards and Regulations– Maintain knowledge of and comply with all Minimum Standards related to caregiver duties and child welfare.
Maintaining Home and Campus Grounds – Oversee the upkeep of the assigned house vehicle and contribute to yard maintenance within a designated section of the campus.
Additional Responsibilities – Perform other duties as assigned by the Campus Director or Ranch President to support the program’s mission.

HOUSE PARENTS - ALBANY CAMPUS

Please contact Michael Bean for more information or to submit your application.

House Parents play a vital role in providing a nurturing and structured environment for children at Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Their key responsibilities include:

Creating a Safe and Supportive Home – Foster a loving, stable, and secure home environment that promotes each child's well-being.
Providing Daily Care and Supervision – Offer attentive, developmentally appropriate care while maintaining accountability for each child's whereabouts, activities, and needs both on and off campus.
Ensuring Child Safety – Maintain auditory and visual awareness, provide proper supervision, and intervene when necessary to protect each child from harm.
Understanding Individual Needs – Stay informed about each child’s habits, interests, special needs, and any required accommodations to ensure personalized care.
Encouraging Growth and Development – Promote independence through structured yet flexible activities while positively reinforcing efforts and accomplishments.
Coordinating Continuity of Care – Communicate vital information about each child's progress, needs, and daily activities with Relief House Parents and staff.
Implementing Individualized Plans – Actively participate in developing and following each child's Plan of Service to support their emotional, educational, and personal growth.
Facilitating Normal Childhood Experiences – Ensure children have opportunities to engage in typical childhood activities, fostering a sense of normalcy and joy.
Managing Appointments and Health Needs – Schedule and transport children to medical, dental, counseling, and other essential appointments.
Adhering to Standards and Regulations– Maintain knowledge of and comply with all Minimum Standards related to caregiver duties and child welfare.
Maintaining Home and Campus Grounds – Oversee the upkeep of the assigned house vehicle and contribute to yard maintenance within a designated section of the campus.
Additional Responsibilities – Perform other duties as assigned by the Campus Director or Ranch President to support the program’s mission.

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

The Maintenance Director requires flexibility and good organizational skills to prioritize maintenance requests. This is a salaried position with typical hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 but requires availability to tend to emergencies or necessary maintenance outside of normal work hours.

The Maintenance Director will receive a salary and living expenses, including an on-campus residence and vehicle to be used at work. Benefits include paid vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays, optional medical insurance benefits, and retirement.

Please contact Mashelle Ancell for more information or to submit your application.

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