EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Check One (“Ministry”)
Texas Baptist Childrens Home STARRY
Children At Heart Ministries
Miracle Farm Gracewood
Instructions: Complete all pages. Complete online or print and complete. Print clearly; incomplete or illegible applications
will not be processed. Please note “Not applicable” if not answering question.
POSITION APPLIED FOR: ________________________________ TODAY’S DATE: __________________
LEGAL NAME
CURRENT ADDRESS
PRIOR ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS Salary Desired:
HOME PHONE: __________________ WORK PHONE: ________
______ CELL PHONE: ____________
AVAILABILITY
Date you can begin work: _____________________________________________________________________________
I can work the following:
(check all that apply)
Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights
24-hour live-in Overtime Shift Other _____________
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Yes No Are you 18 years or older? (Texas requires employee to be at least 21 for some licensed program positions)
Yes No Have you worked for this Ministry previously? If yes, when and where __________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Yes No Have you submitted an application to this Ministry before? If yes, when __________________
List Friends or relatives working for this employer: _________________________________________________
Where specifically did you hear about this position?_________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Yes No Do you hold a professional license for the position for which you are applying:
Name of license/certification ___________________________________________________________
License/certification number ______________________________ Issuing State _____________
Yes No Has your license/certification ever been revoked or suspended?____________________
If yes, state the reason(s), date of revocation or suspension and date of reinstatement________________
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EDUCATION
Please mark the highest grade completed 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16+
Did you graduate under a different last name? Yes No
If yes, list the last name you graduated with
EDUCATION NAME/ADDRESS, CITY & STATE
COMPLETED
DEGREE/MAJOR/GRADUATION DATE
High School
Under Graduate
College
Graduate &
Professional School
Technical/Trade
Other training
JOB-RELATED SKILLS
IF REQUIRED FOR JOB, INDICATE ANY FOREIGN LANGUAGES YOU SPEAK, READ AND WRITE
FLUENT GOOD FAIR
SPEAK
READ
WRITE
DESCRIBE ANY SPECIALIZED TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIP, SKILLS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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STATE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL IN CONSIDERING YOUR APPLICATIONS
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PERSONAL REFERENCES
Please list three individuals that have known you well for at least one year. Do not include names of supervisors listed in this
application or immediate family members.
TYPE OF
REFERENCE
PERSONAL PERSONAL EXTENDED FAMILY
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE, ZIP
PHONE
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Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered unless every question in this section is answered. Since we will
make every effort to contact previous employers, the correct telephone numbers of past employers are critical. List your
most recent position first, use additional sheets if necessary. Explain any periods of unemployment or time periods between
times employed.
MOST RE
CENT EMPLOYER _______________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME CITY STATE ZIP
ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING FOR THIS EMPLOYER?
Yes No IF YES, MAY WE CONTACT? Yes No
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB TITLE SUPERVISOR NAME COMPANY PHONE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB DUTIES
FROM:
__________________ TO: ____________________ $______________ PER __________________________________
DATES EMPLOYED (SALARY, HOUR, WEEK, MONTH)
REASON
FOR WANTING TO LEAVE
2
nd
MOST RECENT EMPLOYER ____________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME CITY STATE ZIP
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB TITLE SUPERVISOR NAME COMPANY PHONE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB DUTIES
FROM:
__________________ TO: ____________________ $______________ PER __________________________________
DATES EMPLOYED (SALARY, HOUR, WEEK, MONTH)
REASON FOR
LEAVING:
3
rd
MOST RECENT EMPLOYER ____________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME CITY STATE ZIP
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB TITLE SUPERVISOR NAME COMPANY PHONE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB DUTIES
FROM:
__________________ TO: ____________________ $______________ PER __________________________________
DATES EMPLOYED (SALARY, HOUR, WEEK, MONTH)
REASON FOR
LEAVING:
4
th
MOST RECENT EMPLOYER _____________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME CITY STATE ZIP
_________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB TITLE SUPERVISOR NAME COMPANY PHONE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOB DUTIES
FROM:
__________________ TO: ____________________ $______________ PER __________________________________
DATES EMPLOYED (SALARY, HOUR, WEEK, MONTH)
REASON FOR
LEAVING:
Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign by any employer? Yes No If yes, provide employer, date and
circumstances: _______________________________________________________________________________________
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DRIVER’S LICENSE INFORMATION
Yes No If the job requires, do you have the appropriate valid driver’s license?
Name on license _____________________________________ DL # _____________________________
Type ______________________________________________ State of Issue_______________________
Yes No Have you had any moving violations within the last 7 years: Please Describe ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Yes No Have you had your driver’s license suspended or revoked or had your driving privileges modified by a court
of law? If yes, give reason ________________________________________________________________
Please list all states from which you hold or have held a driver's license: _________________________________________
CRIMINAL HISTORY
Please note that a “Yes” answer of the following questions will not necessarily disqualify you from employment. However,
applicants convicted of certain criminal offenses may be ineligible for employment under applicable Texas law. Factors such
as the age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violations, and rehabilitation will be considered when making
any employment decisions. Use additional paper if necessary for each of the following:.
Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Do not include convictions that were sealed or expunged pursuant
to a court order. Please explain any “Yes” answer. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Yes No Are you currently awaiting trial for any criminal offense? Please explain any “Yes” answer. ___________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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Yes No Have you ever initiated an act of violence in the workplace? ? Please explain any “Yes” answer. ________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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PERMISSION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
Yes No Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? Proof of employment eligibility will be required if hired.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PART ONLY
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A POSITION IN
CHILDCARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILD
CARE SERVICES OR COUNSELING
Describe work, volunteer or personal experiences in supervising groups of children.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities fit the job position.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Do you prefer to work with a specific age, group or sex? Explain reason _________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other comments relating to work with groups of children and youth on a daily basis.
__________________________
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APPLICANT NOTE
The Ministry is a faith-based, non-profit corporation, serving children and families in need. Some of the Ministries are licensed and
actively regulated by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and are frequently and periodically audited and
reviewed by licensing investigators for compliance with State Licensing Standards and the Texas Family Code.
The Ministry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national
origin, disability, or age. Employment decisions are subject to the legitimate business requirements of the Ministry and are based on
an individual's qualifications, merit, and performance. As a religious, nonprofit institution, the Ministry is exempt from the general
duty to be nondiscriminatory on the basis of religion in employment and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective
employees on the basis of religion. All employees must adhere to our Statement of Faith. This prerequisite for employment is based
upon federal guidelines provided in Title VII.
Please state your religion and the community of faith in which you are a member ____________________________________
The Ministry will cooperate fully with all law enforcement authorities in the prosecution of any individual found to be involving or
exposing any child or young person in care, to any illicit activities and/or unlawful behavior(s).
This application form is intended for use in evaluating your qualifications for employment False or misleading statements during the
interview or on this form may result in the refusal to hire or termination of employment. This employment application, or the granting
of an interview, does not represent a contract of employment or a promise of future benefits by the Ministry. If hired, such
employment shall be considered “at-will” and this application is not intended to constitute a contract of continued employment.
Employment and compensation may be terminated by the Ministry at any time and for any reason whatsoever, with or without good
cause at the option of either the Ministry or the employee. It is further understood that this at-will employment relationship may not
be changed by any written document or conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized
executive of the Ministry.
All employment offers must be made in writing by an authorized executive of the Ministry. Employment offers will be conditional on
the satisfactory completion of any required pre-hire verifications and screenings including, but not limited to, criminal background
checks, educational verifications, reference and job verifications, drug screenings, medical screenings, driving verifications and
verification of eligibility to work. No representative of the Ministry has the authority to enter into any oral agreement for employment
for a specified period of time or to make an oral agreement contrary to the foregoing.
Additional testing of job-related skills and for the presence of drugs in your body may be required prior to employment. After an offer
of employment, and prior to reporting to work, you may be required to submit to a medical review. Depending on Ministry policy and
the needs of the job, you may be required to complete a medical history form and may be required to be examined by a medical
professional designated by the Ministry. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor areas of the Ministry’s facilities unless
designated smoking areas have been established at a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.
This application will be kept in the Ministry’s active files only until the position for which it was submitted is filled. If the applicant is
not hired, the applicant must complete a new application to be considered for employment.
CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE
I certify that I have read and understand the Applicant Note on this form and that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions
and the statements made by me are complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false information,
omissions or misrepresentations of facts called for in this application, whether on this document or not, may result in rejection of my
application or discharge at any time during my employment. I authorize the Ministry and/or its agents, including consumer reporting
bureaus, to verify any of this information. I release all former employers, persons, schools, companies and law enforcement
authorities from any liability for any damage whatsoever for issuing this information. I release the Ministry (or its designee) from any
and all liability resulting from the verification of such information. I also understand that the use of illegal drugs is prohibited during
employment. If Ministry policy requires, I am willing to submit to drug testing to detect the use of illegal drugs prior to and during
employment. If hired, I agree to comply with all applicable laws and the Ministries’ policies and procedures.
I have read and understand the above statements and agreements and understand the same. This application is complete and accurate
to the best of my knowledge.
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