Lead House Parent

Children; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Children's Harbor is seeking a Lead House Parent to provide a nurturing, structured home environment for youths in residential care in Florida. You will oversee daily household operations, coordinate meals, schedules, and activities, and ensure medication and medical records are properly managed.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with Residential Assistants, and engagement with schools, therapists, and support agencies to support youths toward independence.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in social work or related field with years of experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Respectful of diverse cultures and sensitive to children’s needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned home and tasks.
• Plan and supervise meals and ensure family-like atmosphere at meals.
• Complete grocery shopping within budget and submit receipts.
• Ensure weekly laundry is completed.
• Coordinate weekly supply shopping from the garage.
• Maintain a clean home and prepare for daily visits by 10 am.
• Transport or coordinate RA attendance for youth appointments and school.
• Teach age-appropriate independent living skills.
• Participate in school staffing and court hearings as needed.
• Engage in planned social, educational, and vocational activities.
• Oversee medication management and proper documentation.
• Coordinate dental/medical appointments and ensure forms are completed.
• Submit monthly Medical Tracking Form to supervisor by the 1st.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports before the 10th.
• Inventory toiletries and household supplies bi-monthly.
• Maintain daily progress notes and incident documentation.
• Communicate with Children’s Harbor team, agencies, and schools.
• Attend Huddle with Residential Director and Manager.
• Submit CQI documentation monthly to Residential Coordinator.
• Attend bi-monthly youth home staff meetings.
• Complete all required training per contract and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Valid FL Driver's License

Microsoft Office

Education

Assoc. in Social Work

B.S. in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help Young Adults Build Successful Futures

Children's Harbor is hiring for a strong, caring, and nurturing Lead House Parent. The Lead House Parent is responsible for providing a nurturing, structured, and safe environment within a residential care setting. This role ensures the immediate medical, emotional, educational, and permanency needs of each child are met throughout their placement. The Lead House Parent will implement the evidence-based WELLE Model and trauma-informed focus to foster healthy relationships, promote skill-building, and maintain consistency and structure in the home. Additionally, the Lead House Parent will oversee the daily functioning of the household and work collaboratively with Residential Assistants to support the holistic development and well-being of the youth in care.

What You'll Do

As a Lead House Parent, you'll serve as both mentor and coach, in home support helping young adults develop the skills and confidence needed for long-term success.

Your responsibilities include:

• 1. Manage the assigned home and tasks.
• 2. Ensure meals and snacks for the children are prepared and ensure a "family/environment" during meals.
• 3. Complete grocery shopping as per the weekly menu. Ensure receipts are turned into Finance, and groceries are within the established budget.
• 4. Ensure laundry is done weekly.
• 5. Ensure items are selected every week from the supply garage.
• 6. Ensure the house is clean weekly and ready to receive visitors daily by 10 am.
• 7. Transport and/or coordinate with the RAs all youth appointments and school as needed.
• 8. Teach age-appropriate independent living skills.
• 9. Participate in school staffing and court hearings, as needed.
• 10. Participate in planned social, educational, and vocational activities.
• 11. Responsible for medication management as needed. Document the Youth Alert Form, MAR form, and the Medication Disposal Form as required.
• 12. Coordinates and follows up on dental/medical appointments for youth.
• 13. Ensure that Medical Confirmation Forms are completed and signed by the medical provider for all appointments.
• 14. Complete the monthly Medical Tracking Form and submit it to the supervisor by the 1st of every month.
• 15. Ensure monthly reports are submitted prior to the 10th of each month.
• 16. Complete a bi-monthly inventory of needed toiletries, household supplies, and groceries.
• 17. Complete daily progress notes on each child and document the Communication logbook regarding the daily census, visitors, and daily activities of the residents.
• 18. Complete agency or contract documentation as it relates to resident or employee-related incidents, missing persons, etc., as required.
• 19. Work closely with and maintain ongoing communication with the Children’s Harbor team, ChildNet Advocate, schools, therapists, and any other agencies involved in the children’s lives.
• 20. Participate in a Huddle with the Residential Director and Manager.
• 21. Ensure monthly submission of all required documentation for CQI Outcomes to the Residential Coordinator.
• 22. Attend bi-monthly Youth home staff meetings.
• 23. Complete all required training per Contract and agency guidelines.
• 24. Any other duties as assigned by the Residential Manager, Director, or COO

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate in social work or related field and 4 years’ experience working with children; OR Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area and 2 years’ experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Respectful of different cultures;
• Sensitive to the needs of children;
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Schedule: 4 day work week! Thursday - Sunday.

• 2 - 12 hours shifts
• 2 - 8 hour shifts
• 1 - 9 hour shift
• 41 hours total.

What Makes You Successful

• Passionate about helping at risk youth succeed.
• A positive mentor and motivator
• Compassionate and culturally responsive
• Organized and accountable
• Able to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries

Why Join Children's Harbor?

When you join Children's Harbor, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to breaking cycles and changing lives.

We offer:

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young adults transitioning to independence
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package