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Job Summary:

The House Parent resides in the home with the children and serves as a consistent parental role model while implementing a professional, family-style program. This role emphasizes skill acquisition, personal development, and the creation of a safe, nurturing environment in which youth can grow and learn. House Parents are actively engaged in teaching social, self-help, academic, and independent living skills, while also ensuring the day-to-day operations of the residence run smoothly. Responsibilities include documentation, household management, transportation, and other assigned duties. As the primary caregiver, the House Parent is accountable for fostering stability, guidance, and support for all children in the home.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Live in the residence provided by A Kid’s Place 7 days on/7 days off (Thursday through Thursday).
• Constantly monitor the safety, security, and well-being of the children, and actively intervene to avoid any safety hazards to the children.
• Participates and provides input as a team member in developing and carrying out the child’s plan of service.
• Apply verbal de-escalation techniques and other behavior management strategies as trained.
• Maintain a positive, caring, respectful demeanor at all times.
• Foster positive relationships using supportive verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Arrive and depart punctually, maintaining a strong attendance record.
• Maintain confidentiality of the youth’s personal and medical information.
• Prepare and serve meals in a family-like environment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the group home and its surroundings according to A Kid’s Place’s policies and standards.
• Administer medications according to agency policy.
• Complete intake of new youth and all required documentation of youth at admission and discharge.
• Keep and maintain accurate records of expenditures and children’s funds.
• Ensure youth are prepared to attend appointments (e.g., therapy, tutoring, medical).
• Teach and reinforce life and independent living skills per child-specific service plans.
• Provide non-restraint behavioral interventions as appropriate.
• Transport children to and from school, doctor appointments, and other functions as needed for the program.
• Plans, develops, and adheres to house and program-wide activity schedules, facilitating youth participation in structured enrichment activities both on-site and off-site (e.g., parks, malls, movie theaters).
• Check and respond to emails and communications in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with direct care staff during shift changes and transition days, sharing pertinent youth and campus updates.
• Submit all required documentation promptly, thoroughly, and accurately.
• Participate in all necessary training and staff meetings.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty.
• The ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be dependable regarding work schedule and punctuality.
• The ability to arrive at work on time and ready to perform all job duties.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and children from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Maintain a professional demeanor to clients, staff, and external parties.
• Must be reliable, punctual, flexible, and a team player.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite or related software.
• The ability to work and comply with all EEOC rules collaboratively and respectfully and to accept constructive criticism from management with dignity and respect.

Education and Experience:

Essential Functions and Physical Requirements:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
A Kid's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation
A Kid's Place participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees, as required by federal law.

Drug-Free Workplace
A Kid's Place is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, and employees may be subject to additional testing as permitted by organizational policy and applicable law.

Background Screening & Fingerprinting
Because we serve vulnerable children and youth, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background screening, including FDLE/FBI Level 2 fingerprinting, reference verification, and any other screenings required by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and applicable regulations.

Driver Eligibility & Insurance Guidelines

Applicants for positions are requires to meet and maintain our insurance carrier's driver eligibility requirements as a condition of employment, including:

• Be at least 21 years of age with a valid, current driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, or expired.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, including no more than three (3) moving violations and/or at-fault accidents (combined) within the past three (3) years, no more than three (3) license suspensions/reinstatements, and no major driving violations ((driving while intoxicated or under the influence (DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), careless or reckless driving, manslaughter/homicide or assault through use of motor vehicle, fleeing/eluding a police officer, commission of a felony)) during that period.
• Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and remain insurable under our automobile insurance carrier's underwriting guidelines throughout employment.