<ul><li>To effectively witness to the beliefs articulated in the Company's Policies of NT Christian Schools by modelling an authentic life of faith lived in accordance with those beliefs, and</li></ul><p>with general Christian principles.</p><ul><li>To contribute to the spiritual life of the boarders by leading or otherwise assisting in the conduct of religious services and otherwise engaging in religious practices and observances (including, but not limited to, leading prayers or devotions and sharing testimonies).</li><li>Lead the boarders into a life of faith, leading by example and facilitating attendance at church, worship, youth group and practical biblical strategies in management of the home.</li><li>Ensure boarders are prepared for and transported to and from school, including homework, lesson preparation, reading, laundry, hygiene and school supplies and camp planning and preparation.</li><li>Promote general wellbeing by committing to a food and meal schedule, maintaining food inventory, shopping and cleaning, promoting healthy choices, a clean and safe environment.</li><li>Organise recreation, support relationship development within the context of age appropriate associations, assist in attending or developing culturally relevant experiences, and promote leadership opportunities within the home, sporting and church communities.</li><li>Liaise with boarders families, fostering an open relationship with parents and community.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal and work collaboratively.</li><li>Develop and maintain household budgets, responsibilities lists and monthly status reports for vehicles, home upkeep and finances.</li><li>Meet weekly as a home, attend all Program coordination meetings, meet with other group home parents to update collective needs and share best practices.</li><li>Provide ongoing supervision, inside and out of the home that is reasonable and adequate in the context, including first aid as required, medical recording and completing physical risk assessments.</li><li>Comply with, monitor and update emergency response plans including fire, child safety, critical incident response, missing student and risk aversion and assessments.</li><li>Experience in, or willingness to learn, technology including computers, online platforms and data management software.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection criteria</strong></p><p><i><strong>Essential:</strong></i></p><ul><li>A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.</li><li>Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values.</li><li>Demonstrate or be willing to develop, the ability to draw upon the beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools to prepare an environment and culture of biblical perspective enhancing significant outcomes for students.</li><li>Experience in managing a home environment, behaviours of and expectations for teenagers within a cross cultural understanding and setting.</li><li>An understanding of conflict resolution and trauma informed communication approaches.</li><li>Certificate IV in Community Services - Student Residential Care through Boarding Australia Training or a willingness to obtain qualification (within 1st year of employment).</li><li>Knowledge of building and managing an organised home and school routine including financial management (budgeting), property care and overall stewardship.</li></ul>