Florida Baptist Children's Homes

Providing Christ-centered services to children and families in need.

Employment Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the staff of Florida Baptist Children's Homes, hereinafter referred to as FBCH, and for accessing our online application. You may be asked to complete a more detailed, paper application at a later date. If you and your spouse are applying for House Parent or Child Care Worker positions, each of you needs to complete a separate online application.

Position desired:    Ministry location preferred:

Hours you would be available (check all that apply):    F/T     P/T     Shift Work

Hours you would prefer (choose one):    F/T     P/T     Shift Work

How did you first learn about this job opening?:
If internet, please specify:

Personal data

First name:    M.I.:     Last name:

Mailing address:     City:

State:    Zip:    Last 4 digits of Social Security No:

e-mail address(es):

Home phone:    Cell phone:    Work phone:

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, either through citizenship or a current work visa? Yes   No

Are you on layoff and subject to recall? Yes   No

Can you travel if the job requires it? Yes   No

Have you ever previously applied for employment with FBCH? Yes   No

Have you ever been employed by FBCH? Yes   No

Have you ever been the subject of a child abuse or child neglect investigation? Yes   No

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? Yes   No

Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes   No

During the past five years, have you received a traffic ticket or been charged with a traffic violation? Yes   No

Have you ever been denied issuance of a driver's license, or had your license suspended or revoked? Yes No

Answer questions a, b, c & d  ONLY IF  you are applying for a full-time Child Care Worker or House Parent position:
      a) Are you married? Yes   No   If yes, is your spouse applying too? Yes   No
      b) Are you 21 years of age or older? Yes   No
      c) Sex: Male    Female
      d) How many of your children would live with you in our facilities?    List the gender and age of each child who would live with you:

Religious

Denominational preference:

Your church's name and location:

Are you active in this church? Yes No
If you are not active in this church, explain why:

Do you lead a Christian lifestyle and abstain from alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs? Yes No

Education

Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes   No

High School grade completed:    College years completed:

College degree(s):     College major:

College's name and location:

Detail any special training, experience, courses,
achievements, skills, licenses, certifications, or education honors:

Computer skills

List computer software you have used, and rate your proficiency.
(You may skip this "Computer skills" section if you are applying for a House Parent, Child Care Worker or Maintenance position):

1. Beginner     Intermediate    Expert
2. Beginner     Intermediate    Expert
3. Beginner     Intermediate    Expert
4. Beginner     Intermediate    Expert
5. Beginner     Intermediate    Expert
6. Beginner     Intermediate    Expert

Employment history

List each job you've held, starting with your current or most recent:

Employer #1
    Company name:

     Address:

     City:    State:    Zip:

     Your supervisor's name:    Supervisor's phone #:

     Your job title:     Full-time     Part-time

     Your duties:

     Employment dates:    From:    To:

     Current or final pay:    per:

     Reason for leaving:

     OK for FBCH to contact this employer about you?     Yes   No   If no, reason:

Employer #2
    Company name:

     Address:

     City:    State:    Zip:

     Your supervisor's name:    Supervisor's phone #:

     Your job title:     Full-time     Part-time

     Your duties:

     Employment dates:    From:    To:

     Current or final pay:    per:

     Reason for leaving:

     OK for FBCH to contact this employer about you?     Yes   No   If no, reason:

Employer #3
    Company name:

     Address:

     City:    State:    Zip:

     Your supervisor's name:    Supervisor's phone #:

     Your job title:     Full-time     Part-time

     Your duties:

     Employment dates:    From:    To:

     Current or final pay:    per:

     Reason for leaving:

     OK for FBCH to contact this employer about you?     Yes   No   If no, reason:

Misc.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?

Authorization and agreement

By clicking the Send button, I authorize my current and former employers and any personal references — listed in this Employment Application or any resume or Letter of Recommendation I may submit — to release information to Florida Baptist Children's Homes (FBCH) regarding my work performance, employment and payroll history, personal lifestyle, habits, character, and any other information which FBCH deems pertinent in considering my Application. I certify that all information I submit to FBCH is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and I authorize FBCH to investigate any and all said information, including whether I have any history of criminal conduct, child abuse/neglect, or moral turpitude. In the event I am employed by FBCH, I understand that I may be discharged if it is determined I provided any false or misleading information — whether written or oral — regarding my background or qualifications. I understand, also, that I will be required to abide by all FBCH rules and regulations.