| Name of Organization: | Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos |
| Job Title: | Hands of Hope House Parent |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Houston, TX |
| Job Description: | We are looking for applicants with a broad range of skills. Applicants will work directly with abused, neglected and HIV+ children who are 6 years of age or younger at the time of placement. Applicants will do everything necessary to properly and safely care for, advocate for and generally meet the daily needs of the four to five children placed in the home. This will include direct hands-on care of the children, daily household tasks, paperwork, participation in appointments with physicians, psychologists, developmental specialists, therapists (speech, physical and occupational) and any other specialists as needed. This is a challenging but rewarding internship opportunity. We are looking for a one-year placement with an option to extend. Two weeks of initial training is provided with additional trainings provided throughout the year. Supervisors live on-site and are available 24/7. This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who has recently graduated and is looking for some hands on experience before pursuing a further degree or employment. We hope you will seriously consider joining us in our mission to provide new hope to these wonderful children. |
| Required Qualifications: | A 4 year college degree is preferred, but not required. Applicants should be willing to work closely with children and to take on high levels of responsibility. Good interpersonal skills, patience and a strong work ethic are needed. Position open to anyone, but particularly useful to psychology, social work, education, pre-med, nursing and early childhood majors/graduates or those interested in social justice issues. You must be 21 or older by start date. |
| How to Apply: | Please apply online at https://www.casahope.org/application-part-one . If you have any questions regarding the internship, please contact Darean Talmadge, Coordinator or Personnel & Recruitment, via e-mail at dtalmadge@casahope.org or via phone at 713-529-0639. |
| Contact: | Darean Talmadge |
| Website: | https://www.casahope.org/application-part-one |
