Houseparent/Respite Houseparent

Are you and your spouse seeking a meaningful way to serve youth in need? Goshen Valley Boys Ranch invites mission-minded married couples to become Houseparents, providing love, structure, and spiritual guidance to young men in foster care.

Located on 160 serene acres in Cherokee County, Goshen Valley offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a supportive, faith-driven community. As a Houseparent, you’ll create a nurturing home environment, mentor youth through their healing journey, and help them build a foundation for a hopeful future.

Why Join Goshen Valley?

• Named an AJC Top Workplace (2021–2026)
• A place of healing and purpose for both youth and staff
• A close-knit community where your ministry can flourish

Your Role Includes:

• Parenting and mentoring boys in your care
• Managing household duties and maintenance
• Work with each boy in the areas of family life, spiritual growth, education, and the development of a strong work ethic. 
• Help each boy develop a sense of responsibility, respect for the rights and property of others, personal values and self-esteem, personal reliance on self and God, and a life plan/direction. 
• Keep accurate daily records of activities, finances, issues, and the individual progress of each boy.  
• Participating in community and church activities

Job Type: Full-time. Salary range per couple $60,000 to $70,000 annually depending upon experience. Schedule depends on role (primary or respite houseparent). 

Benefits:

• Competitive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401K with annual match
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Monthly cell phone stipend

If you feel called to serve and want to make a lasting impact, Goshen Valley is your home for ministry and mission. Apply today and become part of a team that walks alongside youth with compassion, faith, and resilience.

We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for client services, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration. 

Requirements

 As a Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Houseparent you will:     

• Be hired as a couple married to each other. 
• One or both must have, or be working toward gaining a bachelors Degree, or have a minimum of three years of experience house-parenting for a  youth care agency. 
• Both must have a GED or High School Diploma. 
• Must have a demonstrated understanding and ability to work with troubled youth, and have experience working with youth in an official capacity. 
• Must be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of GVBR. 
• Must be able to pass a health exam, drug and background check, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by the GVF insurance carrier.
• Must hold first aid and CPR certification, and have or obtain a minimum of 24 clock hours of training relative to working with troubled youth/childcare agency procedures, as required by the state. 
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.