Houseparent

Join Our Mission at New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home!

For over a century, New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home (NMBCH) has been on a mission to offer hope to children and families in need. We are looking for dedicated married couples or single women to work as a team assigned by the administration to join us as Houseparents at our campuses in Portales, NM, and our soon-to-open location in Estancia, NM.

Why Become a Houseparent with NMBCH? At NMBCH, You Will:

Make a Difference: You will be on the frontlines of a great mission field, providing love and care to children who have faced trauma.

Enjoy a Challenge: This role is both rewarding and challenging, and you will see God move in ways you never expected.

Live in Community: You will not do this alone. You will be a part of a committed Christian community, actively involved in a Southern Baptist Church.

Provide a Stable Home: You will live in a large home on the NMBCH campus and parent up to nine resident children.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: $65,000 per couple-$32,500 per individual

Generous Benefits:

• Housing and utilities, including internet.

• 100% paid health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums for employees and dependents.

• Employer contributions to a 403b retirement plan with additional matching options.

• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.

• Relocation assistance.

· Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an appealing schedule of 16 days on and 8 days off, giving you over 15 weeks off each year.

About Our Locations:

Portales, NM: A welcoming town with 17,000 residents, home to Eastern New Mexico University and near Cannon Air Force Base. Rich in archaeological history and community spirit.

Estancia, NM: A beautiful rural community, just an hour from Albuquerque, with ample mountains and outdoor spaces to explore.

Requirements:

Committed Christians: Actively involved in a Southern Baptist Church.

Passionate Caregivers: A strong calling to work with children from hard places.

Team-Oriented: You will work with a team of committed staff who are all focused on providing a safe and loving home for our children.

Houseparent couples may have up to two dependent children (preferably over the age of 10) and one well-behaved pet (case-by-case basis).

Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Apply today to become a Houseparent at NMBCH!

Founded in May 1919, New Mexico Baptist Children's Home is the longest continuously operating residential childcare facility in New Mexico. The goal of NMBCH has always been to make a difference in the lives of the children God entrusts to our care. The dedicated Christian staff is focused on encouraging each child to become a well-adjusted and responsible individual. This includes guiding children in their growth physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.

Children in our Residential Care program live in a home-like cottage setting accommodating up to nine children. Each cottage has married Christian couples who serve as houseparents, caring for the children on a 24-hour basis. Life at NMBCH is not unlike life in a typical family.

Houseparents are trained and committed to helping each child grow physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. This guidance and growth enable the child to meet personal goals and make significant lifestyle changes.

Children attend Portales Public Schools and participate in athletics as well as other extracurricular activities through the schools. They are also involved in our 4H Club.