Youth Coach at Lives Under Construction Ranch

We are searching for a responsible person who enjoys working with young people.  This person should be able to lead, support, and motivate strong-willed boys. The childcare/youth care worker will supervise residents during work projects and free time activities, enforce discipline, and serve as a role model for the boys. The childcare/youth care worker should demonstrate consistency, flexibility, and teamwork. 

·         Supervise residents during work projects & free time activities.

·         Enforce consequences for misbehavior & understand rules, policies, and philosophy of the LUC program.

·         Supervise chores inside and out, including being familiar with expectations of each particular area. Work within time schedule.

·         Enforce promptness of scheduled time for wakeup, school, meals, work job, recreation, devotions, bedtime.

·         Be available to lead group devotions and help with personal devotions.

·         Be a positive role-model and teach life lessons based on Biblical principles to the residents including how to deal with difficult and stressful situations, make good decisions, and be an honest, trustworthy individual.

·         Always be aware of and utilize safety precautions that would eliminate or mitigate likelihood of accidents.

·         Be objective and fair. Do now show favoritism.  

·         Willing and able to work with strong-willed boys

·         Be at least 21 years of age

·         Have a high school diploma or GED

·         Current driver’s license

·         Experience driving a trailer (or aptitude to learn)

·         Houseparent experience preferred

·         Work a minimum of 45-50 hours per week and be available for the needs of the boys

·         Typical shift is 12 pm to 10:30 pm with some variation and includes supervising work jobs with the boys, supervising boys in vocational training, and supervising boys in the evenings for free time or consequences.

·         Free housing & utilities

·         2 meals per day offered