Residential Support Specialist
Are you passionate about helping young women discover hope, healing, and independence?
Serenity Orchard is a Christ-centered independent living home for young women ages 18–24 who are overcoming homelessness, aging out of foster care, trauma, and other difficult life circumstances. We are building a team of compassionate Residential Support Specialists who will work scheduled shifts to help create a safe, structured, and encouraging home environment.
Our Christ-Centered Calling
The ideal candidate is a committed follower of Jesus Christ who actively lives out their faith in daily life. Specifically, she:
- Demonstrates a personal relationship with Christ evident through character, integrity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
- Is in full alignment with, and supports, the Christian mission, values, and statement of faith of Courageous and Free.
- Models a Christ-centered lifestyle, including prayer, encouragement, and spiritual guidance when appropriate.
- Desires not only to believe in the mission of Courageous and Free, but to live it out through actions, attitude, and service to others.
What You’ll Do
- Provide encouragement, accountability, and support to residents.
- Help maintain a safe, peaceful, and structured home environment.
- Build healthy relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Assist residents with life skills, goal setting, budgeting, employment readiness, and independent living.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure resident records are complete and up to date.
- Enter and manage information within our computer systems with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Coordinate schedules, appointments, transportation, and daily activities.
- Assist with fundraising events, donor relations, and community outreach.
- Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and volunteers to provide consistent care.
- Respond calmly and professionally during challenging situations.
- Help maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized home.
Who You Are
- A heart for mentoring and supporting young women, with compassion balanced by healthy boundaries.
- Organized and highly detail-oriented, with a self-starter mindset and excellent follow-through.
- Emotionally mature, dependable, and comfortable using computers and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong in communication and relationship building; able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible with scheduling, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Preferred Background
We are especially interested in applicants with experience in:
- DCF or Child Welfare
- Social Work
- Case Management
- Residential Programs or Group Homes
- Foster Care
- Behavioral Health
- Youth or Family Services
- Nonprofit or Ministry Leadership
Relevant experience is preferred but not required for exceptional candidates with a heart for this ministry.
Requirements
- Female applicant, required for this role due to the nature of the residential setting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a Level II background check.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
How to Apply
If you are looking for meaningful work where you can help young women move from crisis to confidence, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief statement sharing why you feel called to this position.
Email Your Application →info@courageousandfree.org