House Parents - Brandon, FL

A Kid’s Place provides residential services to children of all ages who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.  Our primary focus is to keep sibling groups together in a safe, stable, home-like environment until more permanent placement can be provided. 

We are currently recruiting for single and/or couple House Parents.  Our House Parent(s) are involved in teaching social skills, self-help skills, and independent living skills. House Parents administer the day-to-day operations of a family residence including documentation and domestic responsibilities.

House Parents working schedule is  7 days onsite/7 days off.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of up to 12 children in a home along with direct care staff on A Kid’s Place campus.
• Provide teaching, education and support to children to ensure stability and opportunities for growth, including life skills and assistance with homework.
• Provide behavior modification and interventions for children who may require it and who may display behavioral issues.
• Complete all documentation as required to include staffing notes and daily logs.
• Assist with coordinating activities for children within the facility.  This will include transportation, supervision and participation.
•  Provide transportation and supervision as needed for children to appointments within the     community.
• Assist in maintaining and caring for houses of A Kid’s Place, this includes cleaning and preparing meals.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience within social services and direct care of child welfare.
• Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, professionals and children.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to document appropriately for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a DCF background screening.