Home Life Coach

REPORTS TO:  Program Director

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time, Exempt

ABOUT EAGLE RANCH:

Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered non-profit organization located in Flowery Branch, Georgia that takes a whole family approach to restoring and renewing relationships for children and families. Eagle Ranch was founded in 1985 and has served thousands of children and their families.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Home Life Coaches use biblical values to model healthy family life while providing structured, relational care and coaching for children residing in the home. They manage the home to create a therapeutic, nurturing environment that supports each child’s established goals while intentionally engaging and supporting the whole family. Home Life Coaches partner with families and the interdisciplinary team to help children practice healthy patterns, strengthen family relationships, and prepare for successful transition beyond the Ranch. They foster a culture of hospitality by creating welcoming environments for children and families through daily home life, parent groups, Family Renewal Weekends, home visits, and other on- and off-campus family experiences.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Whole-Child Care and Development

• Provide Christ-centered care and guidance that supports each child’s spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.
• Build healthy, trusting relationships with children; understand their individual strengths, needs, history, and family context; and coach them toward growth, responsibility, and healthy relationships.
• Create a safe, structured, relational home environment where children can practice appropriate behaviors, develop independence, and work toward program goals.
• Model biblical principles, healthy relationships, hospitality, personal responsibility, and appropriate social behavior in daily life.
• Lead family devotions, encourage age-appropriate spiritual conversations, and support children’s participation in a local church.
• Partner with families and the interdisciplinary team to reinforce program goals and connect Ranch experiences to life at home.

Education, Behavior, and Life Skills‍

• Provide structure and support for schoolwork, homework, and educational goals in partnership with teachers and school staff.
• Teach and reinforce appropriate behavior, choice and consequence, safety, social responsibility, and interpersonal skills.
• Coach children in age-appropriate life skills, including personal hygiene, laundry, household responsibilities, meals, and other daily routines.
• Consistently apply Ranch discipline, behavior management, safety, and reporting procedures.

Family and Program Engagement

• Create welcoming, family-centered experiences during parent groups, Family Renewal Weekends, home visits, and other program activities.
• Host and facilitate assigned family experiences in partnership with the child’s counselor and program team.
• Encourage children’s participation in Ranch activities and experiential opportunities.
• Maintain accepting, empathetic, and collaborative relationships with children’s families.

Home and Daily Operations

• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and well-functioning home, including household routines, supplies, furnishings, grounds, and assigned maintenance needs.
• Prepare meals and ensure children have appropriate clothing, personal-care items, and other daily necessities.
• Coordinate with Case Manager on required medical, dental, and medication needs in accordance with Ranch procedures, and provide accountability, documentation, and in-person follow up for any medical instances.
• Prepare the home for children, families, staff, and guests and maintain readiness for assigned program activities.

Team Collaboration and Documentation

• Partner with Residential Counselors, Program Assistants, Program Directors, school staff, and other team members to support children and families and maintain consistent expectations.
• Communicate relevant child, family, and home information and provide clear direction to staff providing coverage in the home.
• Complete required home-based documentation, records, incident reports, fire drills, banking/account information, and other operational responsibilities.
• Participate in team meetings, case coordination, program planning, and other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALITIES:

• Affirms and exhibits a life consistent with the Eagle Ranch Statement of Faith.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to serve others and a sense of calling to the mission of Eagle Ranch.
• Values hospitality and can create a warm, welcoming environment for children, families, coworkers, and guests.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to adjust to schedule and program changes.
• Teachable, collaborative, and willing to learn and receive feedback.
• Patient, relational, emotionally steady, and able to coach children and families with both compassion and appropriate accountability.
• Demonstrates good character, discernment, integrity, and sound judgment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Share with your spouse a burden to provide a Christian home for children in crisis while supporting children and their families as they work toward family restoration and renewal.
• Share a mutual belief with your spouse that God is calling each of you into this ministry.
• High school diploma plus relevant work experience required; college education preferred.
• Married at least three years and have no more than two of your own children living at home.
• Willing and able to perform manual work and physically participate in outdoor and recreational activities with children.
• Have a valid driver’s license, a good driving history, and be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Live in a Ranch-assigned home and prepare meals for the children in your care.
• Able to maintain accurate records, complete required documentation, and manage the home checking account and other assigned home-based administrative responsibilities.

Ready to apply? Take the first step and send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Jeannine Keller at jkeller@eagleranch.org with the subject line: Home Life Coach Application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.