Teaching Parent

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 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 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
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

What You Need

• Minimum age requirement for this position: 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with at risk youth in a residential setting preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A single Teaching Parent employee may have 1 child/dependent residing with them.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers to support and implement the Teaching Family Model of Care and holistic program philosophy
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth
• High personal values and standards that serve as model for youth
• Demonstrated ability to work with the Treatment Team to make decisions on issues related to the resident/residents in the cottage you are assigned
• Must have sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

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