House Parent

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for a talented ­­­­­­­­­­­­­House Parent who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact:

This is a direct service delivery position that provides supervision of teenage, female residential youth who are pregnant, parenting or at risk of sex trafficking. The house parent ensures qualitative care, and a safe and secure environment through positive interactions and guidance provided to youth served in the program. The full-time role requires overnight hours.

Essential Functions:

• Provide a supportive environment for youth.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• Assists and/or guides teen and babies with daily life skills such as dressing, bathing, cleaning, personal relationships, etc. 
• Observes and monitors mother and child’s play activities and interactions.
• Completes shift report after each shift with a staff email. Performs general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, completing internal reports and paperwork, responding to and sending emails and making phone calls.
• Performs household related activities such as dispensing medication, preparing and serving meals, grocery shopping, cleaning, etc.
• Organizes and participates in recreational activities and outings, such as church, shopping and outside leisure events.
• Helps children with schoolwork and projects when tutor is unavailable.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions.
• Attend staff meetings, as directed.
• Assign and supervise chores.

Other Functions:

• Ability and desire to work and live with teenage mothers and infants/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.
• Willing to work overnight, holidays, and weekends to ensure appropriate 24/7 supervision and appropriate staffing ratios.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours and be flexible with scheduling.
• Valid state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred. Training in Trauma-Based principles of care, de-escalation training, and/or child welfare programs a plus.

Skills:

• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Reports to House Coordinators and ultimately, the Residential Services Director.
• Team player with co-workers and partners.
• Ensures quality care for clients in a safe, secure environment. 
• Adherence to license and quality assurance standards of state, federal and local.
• Effective behavior management and supervision of residents during activities.
• Adherence to all agency policies and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.  Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
  • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit:

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