Professional Foster Parent - Hope House at One Hope United

Pinellas Park, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care, Youth Mentorship, Crisis Management, Case Documentation, Life Skills Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Organization, Relationship Building, Patient Care

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Professional Foster Parent – Hope House Location: Pinellas, FL | Housing Provided | Full-Time, Hybrid Live-In Role Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you believe every teen deserves a safe, supportive, and loving home? At One Hope United, you can live out that belief—literally. As a Hybrid Live-In Foster Parent at Hope House, you’ll provide care, structure, and encouragement to up to four fantastic youth (ages 13–17) in a family-style home that we provide for you. This isn’t your typical 9–5. It’s a chance to create a lasting impact with all expenses covered in a comfortable, fully furnished home. You’ll receive extensive training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with young people who need consistency, compassion, and guidance the most. What You’ll Do • Live in a private, fully furnished all expenses paid home provided by One Hope United • Serve as a positive, stable role model and caregiver for up to 4 youth • Create a nurturing, family-style environment using our trauma-informed Trust Based Relational Intervention Model (we train you!) Maintains a therapeutic home environment. Interactions with all youth reflect a strengths-based, trauma informed approach • Support youth with life skills, school attendance, daily routines, and recreational activities • Establish and sustain positive relationships with youth biological parents, social workers, counselors, child psychologists, teachers, mentors, and any members of the treatment team. The ability to successfully engage and interact with a diverse demographic is essential. • Help youth set and achieve goals for education, behavior, and emotional well-being • Take youth to school, appointments, and activities using an agency vehicle • Take youth on outings to sports events, amusement parks, museums, and festivals (with approval from leadership) • Keep accurate records and documentation—because good care includes great communication! • Work collaboratively with a treatment team to provide quality services with the objective to exceed expected outcomes • Participate in team meetings and professional development (we invest in you, too!) Why This Role is Special • Housing Provided – Live in a beautiful, fully furnished home with no expense to you for food, household items, and activities • Make a Real Difference – Help teens heal, grow, and thrive in a supportive family setting • Ongoing Training & Support – We’ll teach you everything you need to succeed, and we’re with you every step of the way • Part of a Mission-Driven Team – Join a caring community that believes in kids and invests in families • Stability + Flexibility – A consistent, meaningful role with respite time for yourself and structured support. What We’re Looking For • Experience working with youth (3+ years required) • High school diploma/GED • Foster Parents must agree to comply with all state licensing requirements and consent to being listed on the home license. • A calm, confident presence—especially in stressful or emotional situations • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work with youth from diverse backgrounds in a respectful, equitable way • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a background check. • A heart for service and a home you’re willing to share (we provide the house, and you make it a home) Bonus If You Are… • Someone who’s lived or worked in group homes, foster care, or youth services before • Looking for a mission, not just a job Ready to Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to create a life-changing home setting—for them and for you. If you’ve been seeking meaningful work where you’re fully supported and genuinely making a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Provide a nurturing, family-style home environment for up to four youth using trauma-informed care models. Support youth with education, daily routines, and emotional well-being while collaborating with a professional treatment team.