House Parents

Change a Life Together — Houseparent Couples Wanted in New Mexico

Do you and your spouse want work that actually matters?

The New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches is seeking compassionate, dependable married couples to become Houseparents / Associate Houseparents for youth in our residential program.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to provide stability, structure, mentorship, and hope to kids who need positive role models the most.

What We Offer

Starting salary: $44,000–$48,000 per couple DOE

FREE housing + paid utilities + meals

Medical coverage & life insurance

4 weeks paid vacation

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance provided

Organization vehicle use while working

Housing typically includes:

2–3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Living room & kitchen

Up to 2 pets allowed with deposit

Who We’re Looking For

We are searching for couples who:

Want meaningful, purpose-driven work

Are willing to relocate to New Mexico

Have no more than two children currently living at home

Can model healthy behaviors, values, communication, and consistency

Are willing to support youth from difficult or traumatic backgrounds

Believe in continued personal growth, teamwork, and learning

You do not need to be perfect — just caring, resilient, and committed.

What Houseparent Couples Do

Houseparents help create a safe, structured home environment while teaching practical life skills and healthy routines.

Daily responsibilities may include:

Mentoring and supervising youth

Teaching life skills such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, punctuality, and communication

Preparing meals and maintaining household organization

Supporting educational goals and routines

Transporting youth to school, appointments, activities, and events

Reinforcing positive behavior and healthy relationships

Assisting with medications and minor illnesses/injuries

Completing daily electronic documentation and reports

Collaborating closely with treatment teams and staff

Encouraging recreational activities, work ethic, and personal growth

Minimum Requirements

GED or High School Diploma

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Ability to pass a background check

Self-motivated and dependable

Why Families Choose This Role

Many couples are looking for work that feels meaningful instead of repetitive. This role allows you to:

Work together as a team

Live on campus in provided housing

Build lasting relationships with youth

Make a visible difference every single day

Create a stable home for kids who may have never experienced one

• If you and your spouse are ready for a career with purpose, we encourage you to apply.

$44,000 - $48,000 per couple

• Demonstrate and coach residents through basic skills such as room organization, cleaning, work ethic, punctuality, recreational activities, manners, cooking, laundry and clothing care, time management, communication skills, relationship building, conflict resolution, financial management, etc.
• Prepare breakfast, with resident assistance, each morning, as well as three meals per day on weekends and non-school days, maintain an atmosphere of organization in the cottage, and demonstrate an aptitude for planning and managing daily activities
• Assist with resident educational needs
• Maintain a schedule for routine medications as needed
• Care for residents with minor illnesses or injuries
• Attend church activities with the residents and answer questions about faith, as they arise
• Transport residents to activities/appointments in organization vehicles
• Supervise residents in a variety of settings and activities
• Teach and manage cottage projects and vocational training projects
• Communicate and collaborate with team members
• Produce quality electronic reports daily
• Perform minor repairs/maintenance of housing, vehicles, and equipment
• Reinforce positive discipline and behavioral expectations
• Use common-sense, daily life, and teaching techniques - to encourage residents in behavioral and relationship improvements
• Use healthy communication skills which provide effective interactions with peers and campus visitors
• Provide feedback to the team/family members about the resident's activities and interactions with others

• GED/High School diploma
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to be cleared on a background check
• Self-motivated
• Models and lives through integrity
• Observational
• Good communication
• Writing skills

Established as New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. in 1944, our organization has evolved into three divisions that promote opportunity and meaningful help for struggling children and their families. Our multi-denominational Christian programs offer kids a safe place to live, a personalized plan to address their needs and goals, and individualized education and counseling. Please visit our website for more information: www.theranches.org