House Parent (Live-In Foster Home)

About the role

This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to change the course of a child's life. We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Live-In House Parent to provide care, guidance, structure, and support for up to four boys ages 3–18 living in a neighborhood foster home.

Responsibilities

• Youth Care & Supervision: Provide daily supervision, guidance, and support in a residential foster home setting. Establish and maintain a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Serve as a positive role model and mentor. Build trusting relationships through consistency, patience, and compassion. Reinforce positive behaviors and implement behavioral support strategies. Assist youth in developing social, emotional, problem-solving, and independent living skills. Support educational goals, treatment plans, and case plan objectives.
• Transportation & Community Engagement: Transport youth using a company-provided vehicle. Ensure attendance at school, medical appointments, therapy sessions, court appearances, and extracurricular activities. Encourage participation in recreational, educational, and community-based opportunities.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with therapists, case managers, educators, probation officers, medical providers, mentors, and agency staff. Support treatment recommendations and service plans. Communicate youth progress, concerns, and accomplishments. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Household Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming home. Prepare meals and oversee daily routines. Teach youth household responsibilities and independent living skills. Manage schedules, appointments, and activities. Complete required documentation and records.
• Safety & Crisis Response: Monitor youth behavior and respond appropriately to challenges. Utilize trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques. Follow agency policies, emergency procedures, and licensing requirements. Participate in ongoing training related to behavioral health, crisis intervention, and youth development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and licensing requirements
• Ability to reside full-time in the foster home
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a household environment
• Ability to establish healthy boundaries while providing compassionate care

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in: Foster Care, Child Welfare, Residential Care, Behavioral Health, Juvenile Justice, Group Homes, Youth Mentoring Programs, Residential Counseling, Direct Care Services, At-Risk Youth Programs
• Knowledge of: Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Adolescent Development, Behavioral Health Support

Skills

• Compassion
• Patience
• Resilience
• Dependability
• Commitment to helping children succeed

Benefits

• Compensation: $45,000 Annual Salary
• Additional Benefits Included: Free Housing, Provided Food, Company Vehicle Provided for Transportation of Youth, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing Training & Professional Development, Career Growth Opportunities

Pay

$45,000 Annual Salary

Schedule

No specific schedule provided; flexible hours to accommodate youth needs.