HOUSEPARENTS FOR THE FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME

The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, established in 1908 is currently hiring Houseparent Couples and Singles (Residential Child Care Specialists) for their Enterprise/Deltona and Pinetta, Florida locations.

We are a faith-based organization, Empowering Children and Families to experience the transforming love of Christ through (w)holistic care.

SUMMARY

The primary role of the Residential Child Care Specialist Houseparent (RCCS) is to oversee the day-to-day care and supervision of the resident children assigned to his/her cottage. The Residential Child Care Specialist/Houseparent is responsible for monitoring all the aspects of daily cottage life and is, in essence, the primary caring person for the child/youth during his/her stay at the Florida United Methodist Children's Home.

EDUCATION/LICENSCES/CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum age requirement for this position: 21 years of age

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience with at risk youth in a residential setting preferred

Valid Florida Driver's License (with passenger endorsement).

The RCCS is responsible for completion of required trainings and certifications within the first 90 days of employment or as required by regulation

Marriage License for employees working as married House Parent couples

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers to support and implement the Teaching Family Model of Care and holistic program philosophy

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth

High personal values and standards that serve as model for youth

Demonstrated ability to work with the Treatment Team to make decisions on issues related to the resident/residents in the cottage you are assigned

Must have sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation gender identity, place of national origin and other categories protected by law are not factors in employment, promotion, compensation or working conditions.