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Houseparent Couples and Individuals - Live-In Direct Care for Children's Residential Home

Posted: 05/27/2026

Houseparent Ministry Opportunity

Live-In Direct Care for Children's Residential Home
Boys & Girls Country – Hockley/Houston Area, TX
Full-Time | Live-In Position | Excellent Benefits
Married Couples and Individuals Welcome to Apply
APPLY on the Employment page at www.boysandgirlscountry.org 
For more information contact HR@boysandgirlscountry.org

Answer a Calling. Build a Home. Change a Life.

Boys & Girls Country's mission is to change the lives of children from families in crisis by loving and nurturing them in a Christian home, raising them to become self-sustaining and contributing adults. For over 50 years, Boys & Girls Country has provided a loving, stable Christian home for children whose families cannot care for them.

Located in Hockley, Texas, just northwest of Houston, Boys & Girls Country serves boys and girls ages 5–18, along with young adults in our College & Career Program.

We are seeking compassionate and mission-minded Houseparents to join our Christian residential ministry.

This is more than a job, it is a ministry and calling to provide love, guidance, structure, and hope through a family-style home environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive.

Houseparents live on campus and serve in a 14 days on / 7 days off rotation, offering consistent care, mentorship, and support to children entrusted to our care.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
  • Providing daily supervision, care, and emotional support
  • Serving as a positive mentor and role model
  • Assisting with meals, schoolwork, transportation, recreation, and appointments
  • Supporting household responsibilities such as meal planning, grocery shopping, cleaning, and laundry
  • Administering medications and maintaining confidential documentation
  • Using trauma-informed care and appropriate crisis intervention techniques
  • Collaborating with residential staff, educators, therapists, and case management
  • Attending trainings and following licensing and organizational standards

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; related degree preferred
  • Experience working with children, youth, ministry, education, foster care, or residential care preferred
  • Understanding of child development and trauma-informed care
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
  • Ability to pass required background and child safety screenings

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement investment plan
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Rewarding, mission-driven work environment

If you feel called to serve children and make a lasting difference through ministry and care, we invite you to apply.

Come serve where home, hope, and healing begin.
APPLY on the Employment page at www.boysandgirlscountry.org 
For more information contact HR@boysandgirlscountry.org

 

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