Cottage Parents - Family-Style Residential Home

About the role

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is seeking married couples to live and work with youth in one of their family-style residential homes. This is a full-time, permanent position that involves living on campus for 14 days and off-duty for 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide youth with a strong parental role model
• Implement a professional family-style program emphasizing skill acquisition and personal development
• Create a safe and secure environment for youth to grow and learn
• Teach and develop social, self-help, academic, and independent living skills
• Foster moral and spiritual development through various activities
• Administer the day-to-day operations of a large family residence including paperwork, domestic responsibilities, and other assigned duties
• Work closely with other child care professionals as a team

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (with some college credits preferred)
• At least 21 years old
• Valid Florida driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• A good driving record
• A concern for youth and the ability and desire to work with them
• A strong desire to work in the human services field

Benefits

• Housing, utilities, meals, and agency vehicle while on duty
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health savings account, supplemental life insurance, short term disability, and Aflac products
• Annual leave and sick leave

Pay and Schedule

The combined annual salary is $74,880. There is no eligibility for overtime pay.

Schedule

The work schedule is generally 14 days on then 7 days off. Occasionally, employees may be required to work in outdoor weather conditions.

Background Screening

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law. Applicants are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.