We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and service-minded individual to join our team as a House Mentor / Direct Care Worker. This is not simply a job. It is a ministry-minded lifestyle opportunity focused on mentoring and guiding young men ages 17 to 18 as they transition out of foster care into independent adulthood.

The selected candidate will live on campus or in a residential cabin alongside the young men and help create a stable, supportive, and healthy home environment. This role is ideal for someone who has a heart for mentorship, leadership, and serving others during a critical season of life.

This position requires someone willing to invest personally in the lives of these young men by offering encouragement, accountability, practical guidance, and consistent support.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, structured, and positive home atmosphere
Build meaningful mentoring relationships with residents
Assist young men with life skills and transition planning
Help with job searches, applications, and interview preparation
Provide transportation to work, school, appointments, or activities as needed
Encourage personal responsibility, healthy habits, and goal setting
Offer emotional support, guidance, and encouragement
Maintain appropriate communication and documentation as required

Qualifications

Heart for serving and mentoring young adults
Ability to build trust while maintaining healthy boundaries
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Dependable, patient, and emotionally mature
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Experience in youth work, ministry, foster care, counseling, education, or residential care is helpful but not required

Important Notes About This Role

This role is best suited for someone who sees this work as a calling and an opportunity to make a lasting impact. The investment required often goes beyond normal work hours because the goal is to provide genuine care, guidance, and stability for young men preparing for adulthood.

The rewards of this position are not just financial. They are found in the relationships built and the lives changed.

Benefits

Housing provided
Meaningful, purpose-driven work
Opportunity to mentor and positively influence young lives
Supportive mission-focused environment
Starting at $36,000 annually If you are someone who feels called to serve, mentor, and walk alongside young men during one of the most important transitions of their lives, we would love to hear from you.

This is more than employment. It is an opportunity to change lives.

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