Job Description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of foster youth? Do you believe every teen deserves a safe, consistent home where they can heal, grow, and prepare for adulthood?

Jonathan’s Path is launching a first-of-its-kind Path Homein Tennessee and is seeking dedicated House Parent(s)to serve as the heart of this transformative program. This role is more than a job—it is a professional, live-in caregiving position centered on stability, relationship, and long-term outcomes for teens in foster care.

Position Overview

House Parent(s) are professional, live-in caregivers responsible for creating and maintaining a stable, home-like environment for three teenage boys in foster care. The Path Home model prioritizes relational permanence, consistency, and readiness-based transitions rather than age-based exits.

This position may be filled by one (1) adult or two (2) adults. This is a 24/7/365 role, similar to parenting, with responsibilities that vary based on the needs of the youth and the Jonathan’s Path program.

• If two adults are in the home, at least one adult must be a full-time Jonathan’s Path employee with no outside employment.
• No other adult children may reside in the home.

Why Join Jonathan’s Path?

• Unparalleled Support:24/7 wraparound organizational support, ongoing training, access to a licensed therapist partner, and proactive respite planning. Jonathan’s Path is led by former foster parents who have cared for teenagers in DCS custody for over seven years. We understand both the challenges and the deep rewards of this role and are committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Trailblazing Program:Be part of a groundbreaking housing model redefining foster care transitions in Tennessee
• Life-Changing Impact:Support three teens as they build stability, skills, and confidence for adulthood
• Values-Driven Culture:A diverse, inclusive organization committed to dignity, equity, and long-term outcomes

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

House Parent(s) serve as the primary caregiver(s) and model healthy family life. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Daily Care & Home Environment

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming home
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks and manage household routines
• Support youth with hygiene, laundry, organization, and daily living skills
• Provide consistent supervision, structure, approved discipline, and emotional support

Youth Support & Development

• Support youth with school attendance, homework, extracurriculars, and employment
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills
• Support youth in achieving individualized milestone goals related to readiness for adulthood
• Participate in quarterly skills assessments and goal reviews

Transportation & Logistics

• Transport youth to school, work, medical appointments, therapy, court appearances, and activities
• Maintain appropriate personal insurance coverage, including adding youth to house parent auto insurance when required.

Medical & Documentation

• Ensure medical and dental appointments are scheduled and attended
• Accurately administer and document medications
• Prepare weekly written progress notes for each youth
• Document incidents, critical events, and required reports

Program & Organizational Support

• While youth are in school, the full-time House Parent employee will have assigned daily tasks depending or program needs. These may occur within the Path Home or outside the home and may include youth coordination, program support, training, planning, or other responsibilities aligned with Jonathan’s Path operations.

Training & Compliance (Required)

All adults residing in the home must:

• Complete DCS foster parent training
• Complete additional Jonathan’s Path trauma-informed training
• Participate in ongoing required training and professional development
• Comply with all Jonathan’s Path, DCS, and CARF-related standards

Qualifications

Requirements

• One (1) or two (2) married adults
• Ability to move into JP home by April/May.
• Previous foster parenting, residential care, youth-serving, or trauma-informed experience required
• Ability to care for youth ages 13+ with trauma-related behaviors
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Excellent physical, mental, and emotional health
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Jonathan’s Path staff and external partners
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of one (1) year in the home
• Must pass all background checks
• Must live full-time in the Jonathan’s Path home

The Home

• Newly renovated, minimum four-bedroom single-family home located in Davidson County.
• Each youth has a private bedroom
• Fully furnished and professionally decorated
• Owned by Jonathan’s Path
• Meets all DCS safety and licensing standards

The Youth

• Three teenage boys in DCS custody
• Approximately ages 14–16
• Same gender
• Needs range from low to intermediate
• Unlike traditional foster care, youth may remain in the home past age 18 while actively working toward independence

Milestones & Success Measures

Both youth and House Parent(s) will work toward clearly defined milestones, including:

• Youth progress toward independence, stability, and life skills
• Consistent school attendance and engagement
• Employment, licensure, and transition readiness
• Stable household routines and compliance standards

Milestones are reviewed regularly in partnership with Jonathan’s Path leadership.

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits

• Highly competitive household salary – $80,000 annually
• Paid family vacation with youth
• Live-in housing in a fully furnished home
• Access to a personal therapist through a Jonathan’s Path licensed partner
• Ongoing training, support, and respite planning

About Jonathan’s Path

Jonathan’s Path is a Tennessee-based nonprofit that bridges critical gaps in foster care by providing rapid, barrier-free access to comprehensive support through the Path Line and a readiness-based progressive housing model—ensuring teens in and aging out of foster care receive the stability, practical resources, and consistent adult relationships they need to heal, grow, and truly thrive as we become the “people who stay” in their lives.

How to Apply

Click to complete application form: https://form.jotform.com/260634060037145

Details

• Date Posted: March 6, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Start Date: 05/31/2026
• Salary Range: 80000
• Working Hours: Live-In Caregiver

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