Do you have a heart for young men aging out of foster care?
$12,000 yearly
- Grace Community Church of McDowell County
- Marion, NC, United States
- Oct 18, 2026
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
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