House Parent Part Time

Lutheran Services Florida•Belleview, FL

About The Position

The House Parent is a direct service delivery role providing supervision and qualitative care for teenage female residential youth who are pregnant, parenting, or at risk of sex trafficking. The role helps maintain a safe and secure environment through positive interactions and guidance. The posting identifies this opening as part-time, while noting that the full-time role requires overnight hours. The House Parent supports residents and their children with daily routines and life skills, maintains the facility, and carries out administrative and household tasks. The role also involves recreational activities, schoolwork support, training, and staff meetings. Work may include overnight, holiday, and weekend hours to provide 24/7 supervision and appropriate staffing ratios.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Dependability, discretion, and good judgment.
Compassion and strong interpersonal skills.
Experience working with youth in crisis.
Experience working with young children and teens.
Ability to establish effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
Ability to work as a team player with co-workers and administrators.
Ability and desire to work and live with teenage mothers and infants or toddlers, as well as female residents in the foster care system.
Ability and desire to work with female teens who are 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 adapt to scheduling needs.
Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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, or child welfare programs is a plus.

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 mothers’ and children’s play activities and interactions.
Complete a shift report after each shift using a 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 outdoor leisure events.
Help children with schoolwork and projects when a tutor is unavailable.
Participate in in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings as directed.
Assign and supervise chores.
Provide effective behavior management and supervision of residents during activities.
Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and quality assurance standards.