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. Dr. Jerry Haag, President of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes, describes the agency’s culture with the acronym F.A.I.T.H. This stands for Faithfulness, Attitude, Integrity, Trust, and Humility.

We strive to hire people who embody these values, hold high standards in their work, are active in a local evangelical church, and who show an unwavering hope in their 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, 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.

• 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 to employ a Tallahassee based Secretary for its Panhandle region. This person will work with the Area Administrator to provide support services to appropriate personnel, programs and clients and to enhance the agency’s overall effectiveness. Applicants must have at minimum a high school diploma or a GED, with advanced education preferred. Experience in the clerical field, with proficiency in office software, dictation, basic accounting skills, and filing is preferred. To apply, complete an Employment Application online or via U.S. Mail; 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 Panama City based Social Worker for its Panhandle region Community Ministries program. Responsibilities will include recruiting, training, and managing foster homes and adoptive 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 David Buckmaster at (863)687-8811 or via e-mail. Full job description and specification sheet.

Florida Baptist Children's Homes is seeking to employ a Gainesville based Area Social Worker/Case Worker for its North Central Florida region. Responsibilities will include recruiting, training, and managing foster homes and adoptive 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 Gainesville based Area Social Worker/Case Worker for its North Central Florida region. Responsibilities will include recruiting, training, and managing foster homes and adoptive 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 Jacksonville based Maintenance Assistant. This position will assist in maintenance of all properties, grounds, and vehicles on campus to ensure that they are in a good state of repair, function, and appearance. This person is expected to be a positive role model and involved in appropriate interaction/intervention with residents. Applicants must have at minimum a high school diploma or a GED, with advanced education preferred. Experience with children and youth preferred. Applicants must also be an active member of a local New Testament church and attend regularly. To apply, complete an Employment Application online or via U.S. Mail; for more information, contact David Buckmaster at (863)687-8811 or via e-mail. Full job description and specification sheet.