House Parent

• House Parent - Teen Girls 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 teen girls. This is a full time paid live in position. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference by creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing home environment for youth in foster care while living out your faith through service, mentorship, and care. Key Responsibilities:
• Provide consistent supervision and support for residents in the home
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment
• Prepare daily meals and support the household routines
• Teach and model healthy life and independent living skills
• Support residents with school, appointments, activities, and personal needs
• Transport residents to school, appointments, and extracurricular activities
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding behaviors, progress, and incidents
• Collaborate with case managers, Child Advocates, families, and community partners
• Make decisions regarding clients' needs
• Respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional crises using trauma-informed care practices
• Build trusting relationships while modeling compassion and accountability
• Support the spiritual growth and emotional well-being of residents 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 4KIDS
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with youth, foster care, childcare, residential care, or related 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