Executive Director

Houseparenting at Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

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.

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.