House Parent

While we strive to thoughtfully consider candidate preferences whenever possible, home assignments are based on organizational needs and may be subject to change during the selection process and throughout employment.

• Our Bridging Families® program, endorsed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as the state model for professional foster parenting, allows you to work with sibling groups of children ages 18 and younger while partnering closely with birth parents to support reunification. You are an active member of the reunification team, helping families heal, stabilize, and move safely toward being together again.
• Modeled after Bridging Families®, our Bridging Futures™ program supports youth ages 17–21 who are preparing to age out of foster care. In this role, you provide stable housing, consistent adult support, and hands‑on life‑skills coaching as young people build independence. Together, we focus on education, employment, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and long‑term stability - so youth don’t age out alone.

Homes for a single Bridge Parent located in Western North Carolina (Avery County, Hendersonville, Metrolina Region, Smoky Mountain Region, or Winston-Salem). While we strive to thoughtfully consider candidate preferences whenever possible, home assignments are based on organizational needs and may be subject to change during the selection process and throughout employment.

This is a full time, 24/7, live-in position. Housing is included, and up to 4 days respite per month are provided.

Crossnore Communities for Children is looking for individuals to join our Bridging Families® and Bridging Futures™ programs.

• Our Bridging Families® program, endorsed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as the state model for professional foster parenting, allows you to work with sibling groups of children ages 18 and younger while partnering closely with birth parents to support reunification. You are an active member of the reunification team, helping families heal, stabilize, and move safely toward being together again.
• Modeled after Bridging Families®, our Bridging Futures™ program supports youth ages 17–21 who are preparing to age out of foster care. In this role, you provide stable housing, consistent adult support, and hands‑on life‑skills coaching as young people build independence. Together, we focus on education, employment, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and long‑term stability - so youth don’t age out alone.

$42,000 to $48,000 annually, and Housing provided; $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

• Must successfully complete extensive background checks, interviews, and pre-hire drug screen

• 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%)
• Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
• Ongoing Training

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience also acceptable.
• Minimum of two years experience in working with children and families required, preferably in a mental health or child welfare setting.
• Prior residential/house parent experience or previous foster parent experience and knowledge…