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OPEN POSITIONS
Are you looking to make a difference in the world and have a positive impact on those around you? Do you feel called to be in kingdom service? We would love to have you join our NMCCH community. Take a look at are openings below to see were you can find your place.
The Social Worker reports to the Social Services Coordinator and is responsible for coordinating social services (to include educational planning) for all NMCCH clients who require them.
It is expected that the Social worker will meet with clients weekly, complete intake, complete needs assessment, provide life skill resources and monitor progress for clients during their time within, and after participation in, our NMCCH programs. With the supervision of the Social Services Coordinator, the intern will also assist clients in educational needs such as researching colleges/trade schools, completing application/admissions, financial aid, and coordination of client's accommodations.
Required
- Earned a Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) Degree at an accredited University.
- Earned a social work license
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Understands and uses Microsoft Office effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
- Commitment to confidentiality, sensitivity, and empowerment of others
- Professional presentation and attitude with coworkers, clients, vendors and public.
Preferred
- Willing to develop additional Social working skills and credentials
- 3+ years of proven work experience in a similar role
- 3+ years of proven work experience in a non-profit organization
Additional Requirements as required under CYFD licensing
- Proof of academic records
- Successful completion of a national criminal records background check (to include fingerprinting)
Houseparents love and care for children. They meet children's basic daily needs of food, shelter, and clothing. They also coordinate other critical services such as spiritual guidance, education, healthcare, mental/emotional support, recreation, and transportation. Houseparents work with NMCCH staff to create a caring Christian community that serves children under God.
Required
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and care for 10 to 12 children in addition to any children you may have of your own
- Budget: Trustworthy and responsible for cottage budget and receipts
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Driving: A valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Age: At least 21 years of age
- Married: NMCCH hires husband and wife couples who have been married for at least two years
- Physical: Requires the ability to complete common household tasks
Skills
- Ability and desire to live with and serve the needs of youth
- Good interpersonal skills and strong ability to work with children and adults
- Commitment to confidentiality
- Professional presentation and attitude with coworkers, clients, vendors, and general public
- Ability to collaborate and solve problems
- Ability to set goals and track progress toward those goals
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Ability to be flexible in daily routines
Preferred:
3+ years of successful work with children desired
Additional Legal Requirements
- Successful completion of a national criminal records background check (to include fingerprinting)
Primary Responsibilities
The essential responsibility throughout all the work of a houseparent is to model Christian family-living and present Christianity with a positive, inviting, and non-judgmental attitude
Family time
- Listen to children tell you about their day, their feelings, and their goals
- Coach children about navigating the complexities of life
- Accept children as they are, and nurture and build on their strengths
- Engage in fun activities with the children
- Guide, direct, and redirect basic behaviors, attitudes, and decision-making skills
- Teach responsibility through cottage job, school work, and other activities outside the cottage
- Keep an organized schedule
Coordinate with the child care team
- Report to the Residential Program Manager
- Houseparents work with the child care team to create individualized plans for children's growth. These plans address emotional, educational, medical, and spiritual needs.
Benefits
Competitive pay, paid medical, life, dental, and vision insurance, matching 401k deposits up to 5% of pay, housing furnished, food provided, utilities paid, cottage travel provided, and educational assistance
The Hope Haven Campus Life Minister reports to the Ministry Manager for SPH. The Main Campus Life Minister reports to the Social Services Coordinator. Life ministers are responsible for coordinating, developing and delivering spiritual materials, activities, guidance and support to NMCCH clients.
Required
- Bachelors or equivalent degree in youth or family ministry, counseling or other closely related field
- Strong interpersonal skills in person and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to speak to groups in a professional ministerial capacity
- Demonstrated empathy for, and commitment to, youth and broken families
- Ability to communicate and work well with others
- Ability to minister to others with kindness and grace, and without casting judgement
- Commitment to confidentiality, sensitivity, and empowerment of others
- Living in a stable married relationship that models strong, loving marriage to the people in the ministry.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Competency with web-based software application use and common PC-based office applications
- Hope Haven Life Minister will reside in NMCCH provided housing located at Hope Haven
- Main Campus Life Minister will reside in NMCCH provided housing located on NMCCH main campus
Preferred
- 3+ years of proven experience in a similar role
Additional Requirements as required under CYFD licensing
- Proof of academic records
- Successful completion of a national criminal records background check (to include fingerprinting)
The Farm Assistant reports to, and works closely with, the Farm Program Manager to care for the agricultural facilities, land, improvements, equipment and livestock owned by the New Mexico Christian Children's home. An individual with a well rounded skill set is desirable. Operating and maintaining farm machinery, welding, light mechanical and general maintenance work are common assignments. Livestock feeding and husbandry are required resulting in an "odd hour" but somewhat flexible schedule at times. This position emphasizes working with the Farm Program Manager to teach and train children with livestock projects including rabbits, goats, lambs and pigs and helping them learn basic work skills, responsibility and a strong work ethic. On site housing is provided for this position.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Good interpersonal skills and strong ability to work with others
- Professional presentation and attitude with coworkers, clients, vendors and general public
- Ability to successfully and efficiently perform assigned one-person jobs
- Ability to work outdoors for lengthy periods in all weather conditions
- Ability to take apart machines and equipment to remove and replace defective parts
- Ability to understand blueprints and repair manuals as necessary
- Ability to use tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
- Ability to climb and stoop repeatedly, such as required by roofing or plumbing jobs
- Ability to repeatedly lift and/or carry loads of up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in close contact with livestock including cattle, sheep, goats and pigs
- Full time employee will reside in NMCCH-provided housing co-located with animals and land under your care. Part-time employee is not required to reside at NMCCH.
Preferred
- Certified in use of certain heavy equipment such as fork lifts
- CDL
- Past experience with showing livestock in fairs
- Past experience with judging livestock at fairs
Additional Requirements as required under CYFD licensing
- Proof of academic records
- Successful completion of a national criminal records background check (to include fingerprinting)
- This position requires the employee to live in on-campus housing, assigned as west campus housing.
The Maintenance worker will report to the facilities manager and will work in small to medium-scale residential building maintenance across one or more of our campuses. The full-time position is typically Monday through Friday. All scheduled hours will be set by the facilities manager for part-time and full-time workers. The maintenance workers can expect to be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and remodeling of existing buildings, as well as field work such as fence building & repair, irrigation systems, landscape, concrete work, etc. Maintenance workers will be classified as specialists or assistants. Specialists will have greater responsibility and receive higher pay. Specialists will have the ability to work independently and can be trusted to make decisions in the absence of the manager. Some maintenance workers are expected to provide rapid on-demand maintenance outside of regular hours. Because of this expectation, these employees will be provided with housing and the position requires them to live in NMCCH housing.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year experience in maintenance.
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Good interpersonal skills and strong ability to work with others
- Professional presentation and attitude with coworkers, clients, vendors and general public
- Ability to successfully and efficiently perform assigned one-person jobs
- Ability to work outdoors for lengthy periods in all weather conditions
- Ability to take apart machines and equipment to remove and replace defective parts
- Ability to understand blueprints and repair manuals as necessary
- Ability to use tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
- Ability to climb and stoop repeatedly, such as required by roofing or plumbing jobs
- Commitment to confidentiality, sensitivity, and empowerment of others
- Reside in NMCCH-provided housing co-located with buildings under your care (if hired as full time, rapid on-demand maintenance specialist).
Desired
- 3+ years of proven work experience in residential maintenance
- Certified in use of certain heavy equipment such as fork lifts
- CDL
Additional Requirements as required under CYFD licensing
- Proof of academic records
- Successful completion of a national criminal records background check (to include fingerprinting)
Benefits of Joining Our Team!
- Competitive salary
- Housing provided (for specific positions)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401(k) company match
- Satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of children and families!
For more information regarding employment, please contact:
David Van Wettering
Human Resources Administrator
human.resources@nmcch.org
575-356-5372