House Parent

Location: Prince Albert, SK
Position: Full Time Term ending March 31, 2025
Posting Closing Date: December 30, 2024

Are you excited about making a positive difference in the lives of youths? If so, this role could be a perfect fit for you. We’re looking for a compassionate and energetic individual to become a House Parent on our team. In this role, you’ll create a nurturing, comforting, and safe environment within our group living setting. You’ll be essential in maintaining household standards for cleanliness, nutrition, and budget management, all while fostering a supportive space for individuals with complex needs, behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, and more.

**Education and Professional Certification**
- High school diploma required.
- Senior matriculation with specialized courses in food handling, cooking, or communication is an asset.

**Experience**
- At least one (1) year of experience cooking for large groups, such as in a family setting.
- Experience working with children, youth, or adults facing behavioral, cognitive, mental health, or developmental challenges is desirable.

**Skills and Characteristics**
- Proficient cooking and baking skills.
- Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide.
- Ability to create individualized meal plans for specialized dietary needs.
- Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Skillful in cleaning and maintaining a household.
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Capable of working collaboratively within a team and independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a talent for building genuine relationships.
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Demonstrates empathy, patience, and understanding in everyday interactions.
- Inclusive approach towards individuals with diverse needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Open to ongoing education and professional development.
- Basic computer proficiency.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Services**
- Develop and execute monthly meal plans.
- Prepare nutritious, high-quality home-cooked meals, snacks, and baked goods. Assist with regular and special occasion meals as needed.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping.
- Provide compassionate care and support to individuals with complex needs.
- Assist in teaching life skills such as self-care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and fostering positive interactions.
- Complete reports and documentation with accuracy and timeliness, following agency standards.
- Undertake other related duties as assigned.

**Leadership**
- Offer guidance and feedback during morning routines, supporting the team and unit manager.
- Model positive behavior, uphold agency values, and demonstrate fairness.
- Provide support and direction in areas such as housekeeping, seasonal decorating, and meal preparation.

**Management of Resources**
- Manage and reconcile a monthly budget for food and supplies.
- Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager-approved expenditures.
- Accurately complete vehicle logs when using agency vehicles.
- Plan and purchase nutritious, quality, and non-prepackaged food items within budget.
- Purchase household and hygiene supplies as needed.
- Ensure daily maintenance of cleanliness in the home.

**Safety**
- Promote and maintain safe work practices and procedures.
- Follow agency and government regulations, policies, and instructions, whether written or verbal.

**Additional Requirements**
- Completion of all mandatory training as per agency policy and guidelines.
- A Class 5 Novice 2 or higher driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy are required.

At Ranch Ehrlo Society, we recognize and value the contributions of our team members. Our competitive total rewards package includes not just a salary, but comprehensive health and wellness benefits, opportunities for professional growth, recognition programs, and a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and inclusivity.

**Wage Range for this position**: $19.68 to $25.45 per hour.