Cottage Parent (Avery Campus)
Cottage Parent (Avery Campus)
Posted on :
06-07-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 35000 - 41000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-07-2025
Job Description
Cottage Parent (Avery Campus)
Location: This job is located on our Avery Campus which is in Avery County North Carolina. Town of Crossnore NC.
Schedule:7 days on 7 days off (Live-in position during your week on including holidays)
Your Impact:
As a Cottage Parent youll live in a cottage on our campus for 7 days at a time caring for children and young adults who have experienced trauma and adversity. Youll provide structure encouragement accountability and care while teaching life skills and building trust.
Then youll get 7 days off to rest reset and come back strong.
Its challenging rewarding and a chance to be the person a child remembers forever.
A Day in the Life
As a Cottage Parent you will manage children and cottages and will be part of a team regarding each child in the cottage. You will help establish and maintain a steady daily routine for the children that you are responsible for including: waking up breakfast transportation to school or appointments daily chores and daily leisure activities and exercise study time personal hygiene and bedtime. You will keep medical files and related reports for children and also manage and account for all the money for groceries and special activities. You will prepare and provide the food for those you are responsible for and ensure inspection-ready upkeep of the cottage facility and vehicle with safety as your top priority. You will participate in regular ongoing training and you will model and teach daily living skills to children in care.
You dont need to be a traditional parent - just someone whos calm in the storm structured with heart and committed to helping youth thrive.
This Might Be For You If You...
- Can lead a structured day with care and creativity.
- Know how to remain calm under pressure.
- Love a role with meaning even when its hard.
- Want built-in time off to rest and reset.
- Are motivated by purpose not just a paycheck.
This Might Not Be for You If...
- Youre uncomfortable living where you work during your on-week.
- You prefer a desk job or low-energy environment.
- Youre not comfortable supporting youth with emotional and behavioral needs.
- Youre not open to working as part of a team or receiving coaching.
Hiring Range:$35000 to $41000 annually -Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.
Benefits
- Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
- Life Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
- Ongoing Training
- Housing/Meals included while on shift
Pre-Hire Requirements
- Must successfully complete extensive background checks interviews and pre-hire drug screen
- Must be willing to take care of the Cottage dog.
- High School diploma or equivalent required Bachelors degree in human services or related field preferred.
- Residential child care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of child development and/or prior experience working with at-risk populations preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills/Competencies
- Understanding of age-appropriate independent living skills and ability to teach these skills effectively.
- Experience in crisis situations and sensitivity to cultural factors in caregiving.
- Commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion diversity equity and antiracism.
- Flexibility in working with children and youth from diverse backgrounds including various races nationalities sexual orientations and gender identities.
- Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion especially in high-stress situations.
- Proficiency with basic technology (email computers) is preferred.
- A sense of humor creativity and willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Enthusiastic about tackling challenges and passionate about helping children grow.
- Must possess a valid drivers license and willingness to travel for job-related purposes.
Being a Cottage Parent means leading with compassion patience and strength. It means dedicating yourself to guiding young people through the hardest moments of their lives and helping them rediscover hope. If youre ready to make a real difference we encourage you to apply to be a Cottage Parent today.
Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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