House Parent Part Time

Lutheran Services Florida•Belleview, FL

About The Position

The House Parent is a direct service delivery position that supervises teenage female residents who are pregnant, parenting, in foster care, or at risk of sex trafficking. The role provides quality care and maintains a safe, secure environment through positive interactions and guidance. The posting describes this as a part-time position, while noting that the role requires overnight hours and coverage to support appropriate 24/7 supervision and staffing ratios. The House Parent supports residents and their children with daily living skills and household routines, monitors mother-and-child interactions, and provides guidance and supervision during activities. The position also involves administrative and household tasks, recreational outings, support with schoolwork, training, staff meetings, and supervising chores.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
Compassion and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to work as a team member with coworkers and administrators.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
Willingness and ability to work and live with teenage mothers and infants or toddlers, as well as female residents in the foster care system.
Willingness and ability to work with female teens at risk of sex trafficking.
Willingness to work overnight, holidays, and weekends to ensure appropriate 24/7 supervision and staffing ratios.
Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and maintain flexible scheduling.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with youth or troubled youth in an organized or structured setting is preferred.
Training in trauma-based principles of care, de-escalation, and/or child welfare programs is a plus.
Experience working with youth in crisis.
Experience working with young children and teens.

Responsibilities

Provide a supportive environment for youth.
Provide daily security and upkeep of the facility.
Assist or guide teens and babies with daily life skills, including dressing, bathing, cleaning, and personal relationships.
Observe and monitor mother-and-child play activities and interactions.
Complete a shift report after each shift by staff email.
Perform administrative tasks, including taking attendance, completing internal reports and paperwork, responding to and sending emails, and making phone calls.
Perform household activities, including dispensing medication, preparing and serving meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as church, shopping, and outside leisure events.
Help children with schoolwork and projects when a tutor is unavailable.
Participate in in-service training sessions.
Attend staff meetings as directed.
Assign and supervise chores.
Ensure quality care for clients in a safe, secure environment.
Provide effective behavior management and supervision of residents during activities.
Adhere to state, federal, and local licensing and quality assurance standards, as well as agency policies and procedures.