House Parent(s)
A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay Inc
- Brandon, FL
- $42,160 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide oversight for all childcare responsibilities in the house to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children.
- Assist with and teach skills as necessary to complete activities of daily living.
- Maintains the assigned house, equipment, and its grounds, in an attractive and functional manner.
- Keep and maintain accurate records of expenditures and children’s personal monthly allowances.
- Accurately completes all necessary paperwork and submits it on time.
- Completes weekly meal menus in accordance with Health Department nutritional standards and participates in the preparation of meals.
- Transport children to and from school, doctor appointments, and other functions as needed for the program. Assistance in transportation may be provided; it will be the House Parents responsibility for their designated house.
- Develops a diverse House activity schedule and follows program-wide schedules.
- Constantly monitor the safety, security, and well-being of the children, and actively intervene to avoid any safety hazards to the children.
- Maintain a positive, caring, respectful demeanor towards the children at all times.
- Work in a spirit of teamwork and collaboration with other Direct Care staff in the Houses to ensure a sense of stability and continuity for the children.
- Maintain the absolute confidentiality of all children at the facility, which includes not discussing any information regarding the children to non-employees.
- Abides by agency policies in discipline, family and youth rights and child abuse.
- Participates and provides input as a team member in developing and carrying out the child’s plan of service.
- Provide behavior management and interventions for children who may require it and who may display behavioral issues.
- Participate in all necessary training and staff meetings.
- Other functions as needed or assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least one year’s related experience preferred.
- Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screening.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and children from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- The ability to work and comply with all EEOC rules collaboratively, respectfully and to accepting constructive criticism from management with dignity and respect.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to communicate in clear, effective manner both written and verbally.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of children, staff and community contact.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook
- 7 days on/7 days off schedule (Thursday – Thursday; work half of the year)
- 7 days of Paid Time Off
- Housing Allowance ($900/month per person, $10,800 annually)
- Holiday premium pay for 7 Holiday’s
- 401K with a 6% match
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (available 1st of the month following 30 days of hire)
- FSA and HSA