General Information

Job Title:

House Parents: Blanket Fort Hope

Job Description:

House Parent (Full-Time)

A Christ-Centered Ministry Opportunity

Blanket Fort Hope (BFH) is prayerfully inviting applications for a House Parent(s) to serve in a Christ-centered, trauma-informed female residential ministry.

This role is rooted in the Christian conviction that healing happens through presence. Following the model of Christ's incarnation, God with us. House Parents embody theology through shared life, faithful accompaniment, and love expressed in daily practice. Scripture calls God's people to protect the vulnerable, practice hospitality, and participate in God's work of restoration (Isaiah 1:17; Matt. 25:40).

About the Role

Live-in House Parents provide a stable, nurturing home for children and adolescents recovering from trauma, including human trafficking. This position offers a rare opportunity to practice incarnational ministry, integrating Christian faith into everyday rhythms through prayer, structure, compassion, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, supportive, and structured home environment • Integrate Christian faith naturally into daily life and relationships • Provide emotional support and positive behavior guidance • Implement trauma-informed care practices • Collaborate with social workers, therapists, educators, and families • Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings • Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies What You Will Gain

This role is intentionally formation-rich and serves as a meaningful season of discernment and preparation. House Parents gain:

• Embodied pastoral experience in presence, listening, and spiritual care • Practical understanding of trauma-informed ministry within a Christian framework • Experience collaborating on a Christ-centered multidisciplinary care team • Deeper integration of theology with lived practice and ethics • Mentorship, supervision, and ongoing professional development • Preparation for future callings in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, counseling, missions, or nonprofit leadership • A tangible witness of faith expressed through hospitality, consistency, and love

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Seminary degree completed or in progress (recent graduates encouraged) • Mature, personal walk with Christ and desire to mentor others • Interest in Christ-centered, trauma-informed ministry, or pastoral care • Strong relational, communication, and problem-solving skills This is more than a job, it is a calling to practice faith through presence, hospitality, and restorative love.

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Blanket Fort Hope

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Non-Denominational

City, State

Columbiana, AL

Description of Organization

Blanket Fort Hope (Non-Denominational) in Columbiana, Alabama is hiring a full-time House Parents.

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