House parents live and work in the residential group homes located on the Childhaven Campus. A bachelors degree in education, psychology, or related field is preferred but not required. House parents receive strong support, training, and six days per month relief time. Social workers responsibilities are in the areas of foster care, campus care, foster care recruitment, and foster parent training. All social workers are required to hold a BSW degree or greater, and be eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama.
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