Program House Guardian
- $30,000 - $49,000
- Tahlequah, OK
- Full-time
- Published: 2025-03-18 18:30:00Z
Overview
The Demand Project’s residential program at the Mount Arukah campus in Northeast Oklahoma provides long-term, trauma-informed care for female minors (ages 11–17) who have survived human trafficking, online enticement, and/or commercial sexual exploitation—or who are highly vulnerable to these crimes.
The House Guardian serves as a full-time, live-in caregiver, providing direct supervision, support, and structure for up to five residents in a two-year restorative program. This role is essential in fostering a safe, nurturing, and healing-centered home environment. The House Guardian provides stability and continuity for residents through relationship-building, enforcing boundaries, and promoting personal growth. A two-year minimum commitment is required to ensure consistency in care.
Requirements
Competencies
- Strong ability to build rapport with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding residents and program details.
- Positive, professional attitude with a mix of strength and compassion.
- Teachability, flexibility, and organizational skills.
- Ability to deescalate situations and remain level-headed in a crisis.
- Working knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
- Ability to enforce discipline, self-control, and boundaries with residents while promoting accountability.
- Logical, compassionate mindset with physical and mental resilience.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties
House Management Responsibilities
- Maintain house rules, daily routines, and schedules.
- Keep the home clean, organized, and safe; oversee resident chores.
- Enforce boundaries and house expectations while modeling healthy communication and emotional regulation.
- Identify risky behavior and deescalate combative attitudes.
- Foster a culture of respect, trust, and unity within the home.
Resident Support & Supervision
- Build rapport with residents while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Collaborate with the team to implement individualized care plans.
- Administer and document prescribed medications in accordance with medical guidelines.
- Supervise resident interactions and mediate conflicts when necessary.
- Ensure residents follow policies, procedures, and house guidelines.
- Plan and participate in activities and outings for residents that promote normalcy and personal growth.
Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities
- Document resident progress, behaviors, and incidents through daily charting.
- Ensure adherence to program policies, safety protocols, and DHS regulations.
- Maintain annual training requirements, including trauma-informed care and crisis response.
Technical Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 25 years old preferred.
- Experience with children, particularly those who have experienced trauma, is preferred.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a team environment.
- Basic understanding of general household maintenance and daily living skills.
- Must pass a fingerprinting and background check.
Benefits
Working/Living Conditions
- The House Guardian lives onsite at Mount Arukah from Sunday at 5 PM through Friday at 4 PM.
- Private, fully furnished suite provided during shifts.
- Food, utilities, and household necessities covered while on shift.
- Mount Arukah is a smoke-free, drug-free campus, and alcohol is prohibited in the program houses.
Compensation
The House Guardian is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $30,000 per year, benefits eligibility after 90 days of employment, and a compensation package that includes a fully furnished private suite, utilities, and meals while on shift.
