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 4KIDS
- High 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
