Cottage Parent (Avery Campus) Location: Crossnore, North Carolina Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off (Tuesday-Tuesday shift rotation). This position requires overnight stays and remaining on campus for the full 7 days on-shift (including holidays). Housing is not provided during off-shift weeks. Reliable transportation to and from campus is required. Your Impact: As a Cottage Parent at Crossnore Communities for Children, you will be more than just a caregiver - youll be a pivotal figure in shaping the lives of children and youth. Your role as a Cottage Parent involves providing not only for their basic needs but also creating a nurturing environment that fosters their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. By being a guiding hand and a stable presence, youll help young people thrive through some of lifes toughest challenges. Youll make an incredible difference, encouraging them to develop life skills, face adversity with resilience, and build their confidence. Youll be their support system as they heal and grow, offering them a chance at a brighter future. A Day in the Life As a Cottage Parent, you will manage children and cottages, and will be part of a team regarding each child in the cottage. You will help establish and maintain a steady daily routine for the children that you are responsible for, including: waking up, breakfast, transportation to school or appointments, daily chores and daily leisure activities and exercise, study time, personal hygiene, and bedtime. You will keep medical files and related reports for children, and also manage and account for all the money for groceries and special activities. You will prepare and provide the food for those you are responsible for, and ensure inspection-ready upkeep of the cottage facility and vehicle, with safety as your top priority. You will participate in regular, ongoing training, and you will model and teach daily living skills to children in care. May involve contact with clients and/or family members who may be hostile, resistant, and violent. Hiring Range: $35,000 to $41,000 annually - Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range, while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range. Benefits - Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for: - Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance - Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans - Critical Illness and Accident coverage options - Flexible Spending Plan - 401k with employer match (up to 6%) - Ongoing Training - Housing/Meals included while on shift Pre-Hire Requirements - Must successfully complete extensive background checks, interviews, and pre-hire drug screen - Must be willing to take care of the Cottage dog. Education/Experience - High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred. - Residential child care experience preferred. - Knowledge of child development and/or prior experience working with at-risk populations preferred. - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Skills/Competencies Understanding of age-appropriate independent living skills and ability to teach these skills effectively. Experience in crisis situations and sensitivity to cultural factors in caregiving. Commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism. Flexibility in working with children and youth from diverse bac grou