Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC) is the largest provider of private, not-for-profit, residential childcare in the state of Oklahoma. We are an affiliate of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (Oklahoma Baptists), which is comprised of 1,700 Oklahoma Southern Baptist churches. OBHC does not charge for any of its services, nor accepts government funds. OBHC is funded through the generosity of individuals, businesses as well as gifts from Southern Baptist churches through offerings and the Cooperative Program. We do not discriminate on placement based on race, color, national origin, or religious affiliation.
OBHC exists to show and share the love of Christ to children and their families.
Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC) has three residential campuses that provide child-focused care for children in need of a home. Children living on our campuses range in age from 6 to 18 years. To learn more, visit our website at www.oobhc.org/ministries/child-focused-care.
Located on a 168-acre ranch outside of Edmond, Oklahoma, BRT is a child-focused campus, where up to 8 boys are placed in a cottage-style home, under the supervision of a husband and wife serving as houseparents. The boys enjoy day-to-day life together, from meals, to activities, chores and homework. They attend Edmond Public Schools and are encouraged to participate in a variety of school, church and campus activities/programs. BRT offers many activities including 4-H, animal programs, sports, crafts, trail rides, camp-outs, rodeos, auto mechanics and a welding program. These programs teach boys responsibility, patience and compassion. The campus has a gymnasium, swimming pool, activity buildings plus other amenities.
Located in Owasso, Oklahoma, Baptist Children’s Home is a child-focused and family-focused campus which serves both children and single mother families. In the child-focused program, up to eight boys or eight girls are placed in a cottage-style home, under the supervision of a husband and wife serving as houseparents. Children enjoy day-to-day life together, from meals, to activities, chores and homework. They attend Owasso Public Schools and are encouraged to participate in a variety of school, church and campus activities/programs.
Located in Madill, Oklahoma, Baptist Home for Girls is a child-focused campus, where up to eight girls are placed in a cottage-style home, under the supervision of a husband and wife serving as houseparents.
The girls enjoy day-to-day life together, from meals, to activities, chores and homework. They attend Madill Public Schools and are encouraged to participate in a variety of school and church activities. The campus has an active and therapeutic animal program, with many involved in 4-H and FFA. These programs teach girls responsibility, patience and compassion. The campus has a gymnasium, swimming pool, activity buildings plus other amenities.
Houseparents are a married couple who live on campus in one of our cottage-style homes and are responsible for the day-to-day care, guidance and development of the up to eight children (boys or girls, depending on the campus) in their home. Serving meals, helping with homework, leading daily devotions and living as an example of godly parents is only part of the role of a houseparent. This is a full-time, exempt position with a compensation package which includes benefits such as health insurance, life insurance and retirement. Houseparent serve under the Administrator for the campus to which they are assigned. Houseparents must be at least 21 years of age and have no more than two dependent children living with them in residence. A high school diploma is required and a minimum of three years of childcare experience is preferred.
Read through our Job Description and submit an online application (www.obhc.org/about/employment) to begin your journey to becoming a houseparent. If you have any further questions, please contact us (www.obhc.org/about/contact).
Once your application has been received, you will be contacted via email to set up an initial interview.
