Residential Change Agent - Houseparent
About The Position
SailFuture is hiring a Residential Change Agent, also called a Houseparent, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Change Agents are the primary adults in the home, providing consistent support and structure rather than rotating through a group-home shift. They share meals with youth, help them get ready for school, attend milestones, work through conflict, and remain steady during difficult days. They also accompany youth on the program’s sailing expeditions, including international travel. The position pays $18 to $20 per hour, with about 16 overtime hours every two weeks, for an estimated annual total of roughly $48,000 to $54,000. The role is eligible for annual impact compensation. The schedule includes mornings, evenings, weekends, overnights, and sailing expeditions. The position reports to the Assistant Residential Program Director.
Requirements
- Ability to connect with teenagers while maintaining expectations.
- Steadiness under pressure and ability to de-escalate conflict.
- Ability to accept feedback and adjust quickly.
- Comfort with driving youth, staying active, and traveling.
- Ability to pass background screening and meet driving and training requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with youth affected by foster care, trauma, juvenile justice, or behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Be a consistent, trusted adult for every youth in the home.
- Coach youth through conflict, setbacks, and difficult decisions without escalating situations.
- Maintain home expectations while preserving each youth’s dignity.
- Conduct one-on-one check-ins and flag changes in mood, behavior, or risk.
- Support school attendance, effort, and readiness.
- Transport youth to work, fitness, sailing, volunteering, and other activities.
- Plan after-school and weekend activities that build confidence and independence.
- Respond promptly when a youth begins skipping or falling behind.
- Know where every youth is and what they should be doing.
- Follow treatment, behavior, safety, and medication plans.
- Maintain a sober home and report concerns promptly.
- Maintain household routines, meals, chores, and the condition of the home.
- Complete daily notes accurately and on time.
- Report incidents immediately and provide clear shift handoffs.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and youth reviews prepared.
- Travel with youth on sailing expeditions.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored health insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 6% match.
- 10 days of paid time off.
- 7 paid holidays.
- Eligible for annual impact compensation.
- International sailing expeditions with youth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
