Employment Opportunities

Florida Baptist Children’s Homes is made up of results-oriented professionals who are passionate about helping children and are called to do so through their vocation. Tthe agency’s culture can best be described with the acronym F.A.I.T.H, standing for Faithfulness, Attitude, Integrity, Trust, and Humility.

We strive to hire people who embody these values, are active in a local evangelical church, and who are devoted to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the United States. Florida Baptist Children’s Homes is a church related social services institution, operating under the auspices of the Florida Baptist Convention, an Equal Opportunity Employer where applicable, an E-Verify employer, and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Occasionally, we have internships available for school credit only. If you are interested in pursuing an internship in the field of social work, please inquire with your closest campus office. If you would like to intern in communications, design, marketing, development, programs, or international missions, please contact our Human Resources department.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us meet the needs of children. To see how you can help personally, or with a group, visit our volunteer page.

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• Must be at least 21 years old and have lived in the community for at least six months; an active member of a local Christian church; married with a stable marriage for at least one year (married couples preferred); in good health (a physician's statement is required).
  
  
• Must meet your county's home safety requirements, have sufficient bedrooms, and reliable transportation.
  
  
• Must demonstrate emotional stability and have supportive character references; be financially stable; have no criminal record (fingerprinting is required); agree to discipline without physical punishment; be willing to work with social workers/case workers, other professionals, and the child's biological family; attend 30 hours of foster parent training (known as MAPP — Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting.)
  
  
• Must not be currently employed by Florida Baptist Children's Homes.

Florida Baptist Children's Homes is seeking an effective, visionary leader for its ministry. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes Corporation. As such, this person has the primary staff responsibility for the overall administration of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes, and assures the accomplishment of the Agency’s Mission Statement, as adopted by the Board of Trustees. The President is expected to function within the prescribed policies and procedures of both the Florida Baptist Convention and the Board of Trustees of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes.

The President coordinates the Administrative staff team, working closely with denominational leadership, including the Executive Director/Treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention and other Chief Executives of Florida Baptist Agencies and Institutions.

Applicants must have at minimum a graduate degree from an accredited university or seminary, with advanced education preferred, and must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Church. Applicants must also have the demonstrated ability to take overall responsibility for the development of a creative and comprehensive Christian service program with statewide facilities within policies adopted by Trustees.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the Presidential Search Committee, Florida Baptist Children's Homes at PO Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802 or through email to search@fbchomes.org; for more information, contact David Buckmaster, Director of Human Resources, at (863) 687-8811. Full job description and specification sheet.

Florida Baptist Children's Homes is seeking to employ a Bradenton based Family Support Counselor for its Central region Community Ministries program. Responsibilities will include recruiting, training, and managing foster and Safe Families homes as well as communicating this work to individuals and churches.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or an equivalent degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. Applicants with experience working with and developing relationships with Baptist churches and associations will be given preference. To apply, complete an Employment Application online or via U.S. Mail; for more information, contact our HR department at (863)687-8811 or via e-mail. Full job description and specification sheet.

Florida Baptist Children's Homes is seeking to employ a Lakeland based Adult Care Worker couple for its Central region Adult Developmental Services program. This couple will serve in a cottage setting and will be responsible for the day to day guidance of developmentally disabled adults assigned to the residence.

Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with advanced education preferred. Applicants must also be an active member of a local New Testament church and attend regularly, and be married at least two years. Competitive salary plus free room, board, and health insurance are included as well as generous leave. To apply, complete an Employment Application online or via U.S. Mail; for more information, contact our HR department at (863)687-8811 or via e-mail. Full job description and specification sheet.

Florida Baptist Children's Homes is seeking to employ a Miami based Administrative Assistant for its Orphan's Heart international childcare program.This person will provide support services to appropriate personnel, programs and clients and to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Orphan’s Heart ministry. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for International Childcare mission trips and coordination of humanitarian aid.  The job will require the ability to tend to many details as well as the ability and desire to interact and communicate with others in a customer service role.  This will require knowledge of all aspects of our ministry, communicating confidence in our abilities, and inspiring others to join in our work.  The goal of our every interaction is to leave each person we interact with to be delighted with the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes.

Applicants must have at minimum a high school diploma or a GED, with advanced education preferred. Strong written and verbal skills in both English and Spanish are required for this position. To apply, complete and submit an Employment Application to hr@fbchomes.org; for more information, contact our HR department at (863) 687-8811 or via e-mail. Full job description and specification sheet.
Click here for an overview of our Orphan's Heart ministry.