Cottage Parents - Family-Style Residential Homes

Overview

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is seeking married couples to live and work with disadvantaged youth in family‑style residential homes.

While residing on campus for 14 days and off duty for 7 days, Cottage Parents provide a strong parental role model, implement a professional family‑style program, and create a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include teaching social, academic, and independent living skills; fostering moral and spiritual development through a broad array of activities; administering day‑to‑day operations of a large family residence; completing various paperwork and domestic duties;

and working closely with other child‑care professionals as a team.

High school graduate or equivalent (some college credits preferred). At least 21 years of age, married, valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days, good driving record, concern for youth, desire to work and live with youth, and strong desire to work in the human services field.

The position requires 24‑hour availability. The work schedule is generally 14 days on then 7 days off, with occasional outdoor weather conditions.

• Housing, utilities, meals, and agency vehicle while on duty
• Annual leave and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance 2x annual salary
• Employee assistance program
• Public service student loan forgiveness program eligibility
• Health savings account, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, and Aflac products available

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We have a very extensive and strict background screening process.

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is an equal‑opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. The employer is an affirmative action opportunity employer.