Home » About » Careers Careers4KIDS was started by persistent individuals who felt God's calling to pursue the vision of a home for every child in crisis. Today, our staff has grown to over 130 committed individuals across twelve Florida counties advocating for children in our community. The 4KIDS team is an authentic family whose passion and mission drives us to fight for justice and bring hope and healing to the children we serve. If you feel led to be a part of 4KIDS' unique mission, please check out our available employment openings.
Position: House Parent - Neighborhood Foster Home Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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493 # of Openings:1 House Parent - Sibling Group Neighborhood Foster Home At 4KIDS, we are passionate about providing hope, homes, and healing to children in crisis through Christ-centered ministry. We are currently seeking compassionate, mission-driven House Parent(s) to serve in our neighborhood foster home for children. This is a full time paid live in position. As a House Parent, you will provide a stable, loving family environment where brothers and sisters can remain together while they heal from trauma, experience consistency, and grow in a nurturing Christ-centered home.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide loving, consistent supervision and care for infants, toddlers, and children up to age 12.Create and maintain a safe, clean, structured, and welcoming family home
- Prepare nutritious meals and oversee daily household routines
- Mee the developmental needs of children and various ages
- Preserve and strengthen sibling relationships by encouraging healthy interactions and family connection
- Transport children to school, daycare, appointments, family visitation, and extracurricular activities
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding behaviors, milestones, appointments, medication, and incidents
- Support Children's educational success through homework assistance, reading, and communication with teachers
- Collaborate with case managers, Child Advocates, families, and community partners
- Make decisions regarding children's' needs
- Respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional crises using trauma-informed care practices
- Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral or emotional challenges using trauma-informed care practices
- Build trusting relationships while modeling compassion, accountability, and healthy family dynamics
- Support the spiritual growth and emotional well-being of children through encouragement, prayer, and Christ-like example when appropriate
Qualifications:- Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and lifestyle consistent with biblical values
- Actively support the Christian mission, vision, and core values of 4KIDSHigh school diploma or GED required
- Experience working with children, foster care, childcare, residential care, or related human service fields preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage behaviors and remain calm in crisis situations
- Passion for serving vulnerable children and families through ministry-minded care
- Compassion for children and families from hard places
- Ability to live onsite in the neighborhood foster home
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
Why Join:- 4KIDS?Certified Best Christian Workplace for 9 consecutive years
- Excellent benefit package (medical/dental/life/disability insurance and retirement plan with match provided)
- Great staff culture
- Fulfilling career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in crisis
