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Employment at Freedom Gates Boys Ranch

Seeking Mission-minded people

Freedom Gates Boys Ranch in Hazelton, Kansas is a Christ-centered youth ministry and residential home dedicated to helping boys ages 11–17 experience healing, spiritual growth, life-skills development, and a Christ-filled future. Our staff are mission-minded followers of Jesus called to serve young men in need through discipleship, care, guidance, and compassion. If you feel called to help transform lives through Christ and want to be part of a dynamic, faith-based team, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. 

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We are seeking compassionate Christian individuals and couples with strong communication, organizational skills, integrity, and a heart for mentoring youth. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Freedom Gates Boys Ranch. 

Current Job Openings

House Parents

We are seeking Christ-centered couples to serve as House Parents for up to 8 boys ages 11–17. House Parents live on campus as surrogate parents, modeling godly family life, providing unconditional love and grace, and guiding boys in spiritual growth, accountability, and daily life skills. 

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Purpose:
House Parents lead family devotions, maintain a nurturing Christian home environment, assist with education and personal growth, support boys in behavioral and emotional development, and work collaboratively with the Freedom Gates Boys Ranch team for each child’s success. 

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Responsibilities include:

  • Keeping an orderly home and maintaining the property

  • Leading family devotionals

  • Meal planning, shopping, and cooking

  • Attending regular team meetings and trainings

  • Collaborating with staff on strategies that support the boys’ growth

  • Helping boys develop self-accountability

  • Maintaining accurate documentation (monthly reports, quarterly updates) 

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Requirements:

  • Strong commitment to the Christian faith and mission of FGBR

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to work effectively with young people

  • Basic computer skills

  • Ability to pass a background check

  • High school diploma or equivalent 


For more information, please contact:
Michael Simpson
mbsimpson@freedomgatesbr.org
(620) 239-4031

House Coach

We are seeking a Christ-centered House Coach to work with young men in the Long Term Program who have progressed through FGBR and are transitioning toward adulthood. This role provides hands-on life-skills coaching, spiritual encouragement, and modeling of Christian character and responsibility. 

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Purpose:
The House Coach helps guide young men in critical life areas such as driving, technology responsibility, relationships, and personal discipline — reinforcing good habits and spiritual maturity learned earlier in the program. 

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Responsibilities include:

  • Keeping an orderly living space and completing regular maintenance

  • Attending team meetings and trainings

  • Working alongside staff to support the boys’ growth

  • Helping young men increase self-accountability

  • Completing necessary documentation (monthly and quarterly reports) 

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Requirements:

  • Christian faith grounded in Scripture

  • Grace-filled and patient character

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with youth and staff

  • Ability to pass required background checks 

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For more information, please contact:

Michael Simpson

mbsimpson@freedomgatesbr.org

(620) 239-4031

Employment Application

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I certify that all the information submitted by me on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected and, if I am employed by Freedom Gates Boys Ranch. (“FGBR”), my employment may be terminated at any time. In consideration of my employment, I agree to follow FGBR’s rules and regulations and I agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at either my or FGBR’s option. I also understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my employment may be changed, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time by FGBR. IF I AM EMPLOYED BY FGBR. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE ON AN AT-WILL BASIS.

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I understand that I shall be required to submit to a screening for alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances in connection with my application for employment. I hereby consent for Freedom Gates Boys Ranch., a Collection Facility, and a Reference Laboratory to perform appropriate tests or examinations for the presence of alcohol, drugs, or other chemical substances. Further, I give consent for the release of the test results, or other medical information to authorized management of Freedom Gates Boys Ranch. for appropriate review. I understand that if I refuse to consent, the offer of employment will be withdrawn. I also understand that a confirmed test will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. I release Freedom Gates Boys Ranch., its employees, management and its designated medical or professional representatives, from any and all claims or causes of action resulting from this test, the release of the results of the test to such persons, and any decisions resulting there from. My consent to release the test results shall be valid for a period of one year from the date written below.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

CONSENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT TO FGBR

I authorize Freedom Gates Boys Ranch. (“FGBR”) and any representative of employee of that organization to make any inquiry or engage in any discussion concerning me which FGBR or its representatives and employees deem appropriate. I authorize FGBR to obtain information from any source concerning me, my history and references to the full extent that FGBR, in its discretion, deems necessary to determine my suitability for employment. I release FGBR from any and all liability that may potentially result from the use of such employment-related information from any source. I authorize and request any former employers, schools, and persons to freely give FGBR any and all information which they may have concerning me or my previous employment, and I waive any rights which may exist with respect to such information. I authorize the release of information about me without liability to any person, firm or company releasing such information. I further release and hold harmless any former employer, school and person providing employment related information from any and all liability that may potentially result from the release of such information. This release includes, but is not limited to, claims of defamation, libel, slander, negligence, or interference with contract or profession.

BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS DOCUMENT AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS I MAY HAVE HAD BEFORE SIGNING IT. I ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I UNDERSTAND THE MEANING AND EFFECT OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS PROVISIONS.

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