HandymanJune 20, 2008
Group Home SupervisorJune 20, 2008
Vegan CookJune 20, 2008
Group Home StaffJune 20, 2008
Science TeacherJune 20, 2008
Elementary TeacherJune 20, 2008
Accountant/BookkeeperJune 20, 2008
Administrative AssistantJune 20, 2008
Business ManagerJune 20, 2008
Advent Home is a child care agency providing residential care, counseling and remedial schooling to boys 12 to 16 years of age with academic, emotional and spiritual needs. Students are accepted without regard to race, religion, ethnic background or national origin. Advent Home is located on 220 acres in the country between Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Following Services Are Offered
- Residential Care: A supportive environment is created where the students' safety, security and welfare are of primary importance.
School: Students are tested to assess their academic deficiencies and capabilities, and an individualized study plan is developed.
- Counseling: Interactive and individual counseling, as well as group therapy are available and based on Christian principles.
- Physical Activities: A work study program gives the students opportunities to develop job awareness, skills, and work values with a positive attitude toward all labor.
- Community Involvement: Civic mindedness is encouraged in order to reach out to the community to help others.
- Family Forum: The whole family is brought together for face-to-face communication, interaction and training.
- Public Seminars: Upon request, seminars are conducted on weekends for parents, teachers, pastors, childcare workers and other professionals.
- Benefits: Ninety percent of the students who completed the program and returned home have adjusted well. At least one year after graduation, students have been reported getting along at home, attending school, working and experiencing minimal problems
