Teaching Parent - Madison

Residing Hope; Pinetta (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Residing Hope in Florida seeks a dedicated individual to join our team. The role operates on a Tuesday-to-Tuesday cycle, with a live-in arrangement and a yearly pay of $41,485 plus benefits.

We care for children and families in crisis, emphasizing safety, trust, and trauma-informed care. Candidates need a high school diploma (GED accepted), be 21+, have 1 year of relevant experience, pass a background check, and maintain a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required / degree preferred.
• Minimum age 21 years old.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children or volunteering.
• Must pass an extensive background screening process.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support youth with trauma-related behaviors.
• Maintain accurate case notes and effective communication.
• Collaborate with co-workers and set appropriate boundaries.
• Handle confidential issues with discretion.
• Respond to emergencies and follow protocols.
• Build trusting relationships with clients across diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Background screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driving record

Job description

This job is live in one week and have one week off. They work Tuesday to Tuesday. The pay is $41,485 annually. It does come with benefitsincluding 1 week of paid vacation, 12 paid sick days per year and 11 paid holidays.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope (formerly the Florida United Methodist Children's Home) where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children in Need

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

• Why the Residing Hope?
• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED required / degree preferred
• Minimum age for this position is 21 years old
• Minimum of one year experience working with children, either in work or volunteer
• Clean driving record
• Be able to pass an extensive background screening process

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to work with youth whose behaviors can reflect that of trauma related experiences
• Must have strong communication skills including accurate and detailed writing abilities for case notes
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential issues
• Must have the energy and flexibility to meet the changing needs of children/youth
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and make sound decisions
• Ability to handle emergencies and follow appropriate protocols
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and effectively engage clients from diverse cultures
• Must have sensitivity to the service population

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

House Bill 531 (2025)

Requires that we provide the following link that we screen all applicants through

the Clearinghouse

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

As part of our commitment to safety and child protection, Residing Hope requires all candidates for positions with access to children and teens to complete the Diana Screen. The Diana Screen is a scientifically validated online sexual risk screen designed to help identify individuals who may not recognize appropriate sexual boundaries between adults and children. It is not a test of intelligence, but a tool to measure attitudes and potential risk.