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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.

Overnight and weekend hours required!

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 :

Physical Requirements :

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 :

Other :

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

Principle Accountabilities :

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.

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.