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Lead House Parents 
Florida Baptist Children's Homes has openings for Lead House Parent couples to serve a specific area. These couples provide support, mentoring and relief to the Primary House Parents within that area. Additional compensation is provided for this vital role, along with room, board, insurance and generous leave. 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.
Primary House Parents
Florida Baptist Children's Homes has openings for Primary House Parent couples to serve in cottage settings, meeting the needs of up to 8 children (ages 5-18). These couples serve as a team with a social worker/case worker. Duties include daily supervision, spiritual development, discipline and teaching of life skills to the children. Training is provided before permanent assignment. Competitive salary plus room, board, insurance and generous leave. 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.
Foster Parents
To be eligible to become a foster parent, you:
♦ 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 provides subsidy for the child's expenses.
In Miami, contact Rene Bowen at (305) 271-4121, or via e-mail.
In Plantation, contact Rene Bowen at (305) 271-4121, or via e-mail.
In Fort Myers, contact Chris Green at (305) 271-4121, or via e-mail.
In Lakeland, contact Andrea Hagan at (863) 688-4981, or via e-mail.
In Gainesville, contact Michele Everson at (352) 377-2517 or via e-mail.
In Jacksonville, contact Melissa Poole at (904) 721-7739, or via e-mail.
In Tallahassee, contact Jackie Barksdale at (850) 878-1458, or via e-mail.
In Pensacola, contact Paulie Ferguson at (850) 968-1114 or via e-mail.
In Milton, contact Jonathan Hasel at (850) 968-1114 or via e-mail.
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Secretary — Jacksonville
Florida Baptist Children's Homes in Jacksonville is accepting applications for a Secretary for personnel, programs, and clients, and to enhance the overall programs. Must have clerical experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive salary, insurance benefits, and generous leave. To apply, complete an Employment Application online or via U.S. Mail; for more information, contact Randy Harrison at (904) 721-2711 or via e-mail.
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Director, International Child Care Missions — Lakeland
Florida Baptist Children’s Homes is accepting applications for a Director of International Child Care Missions. This Lakeland-based person will build and administer our international child care missions. Additionally, this person will work closely with churches to build support for the international program, and coordinate activities and mission trips to targeted international locations. Must have: (1) extensive international mission experience; experience working with international NGOs strongly preferred, (2) strong project management skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to travel 25-50 percent of the time, (3) an active membership in a Southern Baptist Church, and (4) a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree strongly preferred. 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.
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