Tumbelin Farm House Parent

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

About the role: 

• We are looking for a couple to work together and share the role of House Parents.
  
• Specifically, Sunday –Wednesday evenings
  
• Houseparent #1 4:30pm-8:30am with passive sleepover from 11pm - 7am. 
  
• Houseparent #2 4:30pm-8:30pm. 
  
• Part time maximum term contract until 30/6/26

Tumbelin Farm is an intensive residential adventure therapy program for 16–24-year-olds whose use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) is having a negative impact on their life and are seeking to make a change. It is an early intervention program working within an adventure therapy framework to overcome their challenges with drug and alcohol use. The primary objective of the house parent role is to create a welcoming home-like environment in which young people feel safe, cared for, valued and respected. 

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of participants in your care, role modelling Baptist Care’s Christian values through all aspects of community life.
  
• Foster a positive relational environment and facilitate ‘family’ rituals such mealtimes, celebrations and evening home life.
  
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of the young people in your care and liaise with Tumbelin Farm staff regularly.
  
• Creating rosters for household chores, including food shopping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, basic house and other duties about the home.
  

About you:

The ideal House Parents are a couple with a strong foundation of personal faith and a wealth of life experience.  You will have the following values and qualities: authenticity, empathy, lack of judgement, effective boundaries and compassion for others.  You will understand the challenges that young people struggling with addiction face and be confident in your ability to support them from a lens of unconditional positive regard to build their self-worth. You will also understand the impact and effects of trauma. 

You will also have (or be willing to obtain) the following skills and experience:

• Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid  
  
• Training – Safe Food Handling or equivalent
  
• Working with vulnerable and at-risk young people with complex needs within a restorative practice framework
  
• Role modelling high standards of personal conduct, interpersonal interactions and respect for others
  
• Qualifications and/or experience in drug and alcohol counselling, social work, psychology, education, counselling, youth work, adventure therapy or a related field are an advantage

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be requiredto have, or be willing to obtain: 

• A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/ WWCC 
  
• A current and valid National Police Clearance
  
• Training – Child Safe Environments
  
• Training – Apply First Aid (min HLTAID012)
  
• Ability and willingness to travel within South Australia as required
  
• A valid full South Australian drivers’ license (C Class)
• Ability to work evening shifts and stay overnight at Tumbelin Farm
  

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 2) + super
  
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
  
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
  
• Employee Assistance Program 
  
• Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave
  

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Melanie Hall at mhall@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.