Is God calling you to live, love, and serve His kingdom?
There is an abundance of hurting children and families in need of help. Come find fulfillment walking alongside them as they find help and hope at Gateway Woods. Find joy as you share the Gospel with those in need of a Savior and be humbled as He shapes your life while doing so.
We currently have these opportunities to serve. If you think it's possible this could be your calling, please pray. Then contact us for more information. It may work out, or it may not, but it doesn't hurt to take the first step. Will you be the beautiful hands and feet that come and labor to share the love of Christ?
Please call us at 888.443.4283 or 260.627.0220 or email us via the form below. While membership from our owning church, the Apostolic Christian Church of America (ACCA), is preferred, all applicants must have a Christian belief and demonstrate a lifestyle compatible with the ACCA, as well as the support of his/her local elder or pastor. Additionally, all houseparent applicants must be members in good standing of the ACCA.
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Current Openings
Adoption Supervisor
Duties
As the Adoption Supervisor, you will provide leadership and management of all aspects of the Adoption Program at Gateway Woods.
This includes working with the Director of Child Placement to lead program development and expansion, maintaining current knowledge of adoption law and requirements, and coordinating the recruitment of birth parent(s), adoptive homes, and referral sources. Hire, train, supervise, and provide consultation for adoption staff. Manage the adoption process and maintain a small caseload of prospective adoptive families. You will provide consultation, support, referral of services, and follow-up services for birth and adoptive families, including coordinating communication between domestic birth parents and adoptive families.
Qualities
Great Leader | Excellent Communicator | Team Player | Detail Oriented | Empathetic | Good Writer
Benefits
Full Time Position
Full time position with flexible schedule.
Healthcare
Top-notch healthcare with optional dental and vision.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Retirement
403b with Employer Match
Teacher
Duties
Many children come to Gateway Woods lacking in their education. Our on-grounds school is a tremendous resource for them to receive the attention they need to fill in the educational gaps in a place that provides accountability and boundaries. To provide the most benefit to our students, we offer summer classes for residents who need to make up missing credits.
As a teacher, you will provide instruction and accountability for students, supervise students in the vocational/community service program, and work with staff and volunteers to promote educational, vocational, and independent living skills development.
Qualities
Organized | Self-Motivated | Team Player | Detail Oriented | Empathetic | Good Communicator
Must hold at least a Bachelor's Degree in Education and be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
Benefits
School Hours
GWS operates year-round with Fridays off in the summer.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Retirement
403b with Employer Match
Healthcare
Top-notch healthcare with optional dental and vision.
WillowBridge Community Advocate
Duties
WillowBridge Transitional Housing serves aged-out youth in need of a safe place to land. They need more than just a place to live, however. These young adults need to learn the skills and resources to eventually move out of WillowBridge and live on their own – including how to get involved in a community and a church. Tenants have so much God-given potential, they just need caring adults to point the way to Jesus and to successful independence. WillowBridge staff and volunteers provide guidance, accountability, and support to tenants, based on their individual needs.
As the Community Advocate, you will live in the WillowBridge apartments and manage the day-to-day operations there. You will build community with tenants, serve as an in-house mentor, as well as oversee the security and upkeep of the property. You will need to resolve conflict well, practice good discernment, and serve gracefully while drawing and enforcing clear boundaries.
Qualities
Flexible | Relational | Self-Motivated | Organized | Resourceful
Must be a high school graduate, at least 25 years old, and possess a valid driver's license.
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Full time position with flexible schedule; food & housing provided.
Retirement
403b with Employer Match
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Healthcare
Top-notch healthcare with optional dental and vision.
Assistant Houseparent
Duties
The residential program has many hurting children come and live on campus throughout the year. These children are in need of love and nurturing as well as boundaries and accountability. Houseparents are the direct care staff in charge of these children.
As an Assistant Houseparent you will help the Houseparents Couples in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents in your house while maintaining a Godly culture and adhering to Gateway Woods policy and state regulations. This can include preparing meals, running residents to appointments, helping with homework, and supervision of the residents.
Qualities
Good Communicator | Team Player | Self-Motivated | Flexible | Empathetic
Must be a good standing member of the Apostolic Christian Church of America.
Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and be willing to give and receive direction well.
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Full time position with flexible schedule; food & housing provided.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Retirement
403b with Employer Match
Healthcare
Top-notch healthcare with optional dental and vision.
Houseparent Couple
Duties
The residential program has many hurting children come and live on campus throughout the year. These children are in need of love and nurturing as well as boundaries and accountability. Houseparents are the direct care staff in charge of these children.
As a Houseparent couple, you will hold a parental role in the lives of the children (residents) while they are on campus in your care. You’ll provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents and operate the home in a Godly manner while staying consistent with Gateway Woods policy and state regulations. Some duties may include teaching practical life skills, providing spiritual leadership/guidance, processing through resident choices, and helping with homework.
Qualities
Good Communicator | Team Player | Self-Motivated | Flexible | Empathetic
Must be a good standing member of the Apostolic Christian Church of America.
Must be married at least 1 year, showing respect and esteem for each other.
Must be high school graduates, at least 21 years old, with valid driver’s licenses.
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Full time position with flexible schedule; food & housing provided.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Retirement
403b with Employer Match
Healthcare
Top-notch healthcare with optional dental and vision.
Adoption Case Manager
Duties
There is no shortage of orphans in need of forever homes. Offering both Domestic and Intercountry adoption services allows us to make an impact in the lives of families in Indiana and vulnerable children around the globe.
Our Indiana Adoption Program provides adoption services to adoptive families from Indiana only but places infants or children from Indiana and adjoining states in adoptive homes.
Our Intercountry Adoption program has a Hague Accreditation, meaning we can complete home studies and post adoption services for couples pursuing intercountry adoption.
As an Adoption Case Manager, you will work with families to provide home study and post placement services and provide consultation with families on their adoption process as needed. You will also have the opportunity to assist with facilitating domestic and intercountry adoption placements.
Qualities
Bachelor Degree | Skilled Communicator | Detail Oriented | Empathetic | Good Writer | Flexible
Benefits
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Part Time Position
Approximately 20 hours a week
