House parents, Social Work

Location:
Homes 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.

Schedule: This is a full time, 24/7, live-in position. Housing is included, and up to 4 days respite per month are provided.
The Bridging Families and Bridging Futures homes are not able to accommodate employees' children / dependents.

Your Impact: Crossnore Communities for Children is looking for individuals or
couples (i.e. partners, spouses, relatives, friends) 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.

Hiring Range: $84,000 - $96,000 annually as a couple (offer per person $42,000 - $48,000) and Housing provided; $3000 SIGN ON BONUS PER PERSON

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.

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 of age appropriate living skills strongly preferred.

Knowledge of child development and how it is impacted by trauma and/or prior experience working with youth that have experienced trauma, been diagnosed with mental or behavioral health challenges, or other at‑risk populations preferred.

Must be flexible and willing to work with youth of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and backgrounds.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface well with others.

Demonstrated ability to operate well in crisis situations and knowledge of cultural issues that can affect care.

Demonstrated ability to use sound discretion and independent judgment developing and implementing decisions.

Must be computer literate in order to complete…