Live In Foster Parent

Project Touch Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Project Touch Inc in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a live-in foster parent to provide care, discipline, and nurturing for four teenage girls aged 13-17.

The role includes coordinating with schools, attending meetings, offering access to extracurricular activities, and supporting reunification with biological families, while managing household operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care, discipline, and nurturing for four teenage girls.
• Coordinate with schools, attend meetings, and facilitate extracurricular activities.
• Build positive relationships with biological families to support reunification.
• Manage household operations, including budgeting and maintenance, with professionalism.

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off
• Training & development

This role entails much more than typical parenting responsibilities. You'll be providing skilled care, discipline, and nurturing while addressing any serious issues through treatment interventions. Your multifaceted role encompasses that of a behavior management specialist, mentor, advocate, and caregiver. Beyond the day-to-day care of foster children, you'll be deeply involved in their educational journey, working closely with schools, attending meetings, and providing access to extracurricular activities. Additionally, you'll build positive relationships with biological families, demonstrating respect, effective communication, and support in reunification efforts. Managing household operations, including budgeting and maintenance, is also part of your purview. Your commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and continual growth will make a significant impact on the lives of the children under your care. Candidate will not have to worry about accommodations nor rent. All program activities included rent, utilities and food will be funded by agency. Live in Foster Parents are not allowed to have outside jobs as this job requires full attention to our 4 teenage girls ages 13-17