What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Parent - Hope House position at One Hope United?
Foster Parent - Hope House
Job Summary
The general scope of responsibilities while employed as a Hope House Foster Parent for up to 4 youth between the ages of 12-18 are all the tasks relating to personal care, housing, meals, academics, recreational activities, and trauma-informed care of youth in the One Hope United (OHU) Community Home Based Residential Program. House Parent(s) will be trained to use the Family Teaching Model, an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach. House Parent(s) are live-in supervisors. Other activities include Supporting the positive behavior of the youth and supervising and arranging activities to ensure proper mental, physical, and social development is provided. House Parent(s) shall ensure that the youth attends school regularly and provide ongoing academic support in the home. The goal of House Parent(s) is to provide an equitable and nurturing family-style environment within the home.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains the highest ethical standards aligned with child welfare practices
- Interact and intervene with youth with a strength-based approach
- Serve as a central point of communication and coordination for all mental health-related services, treatment, and counseling needs of the youth
- Regularly discusses progress toward goals with the client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes
- Complete Admission Notes, Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Individual Treatment Plan Reviews, Mental Health Reassessments, significant event reports, and Court Reports for each youth in the home with accuracy and within the required time frames.
- Monitors client progress and periodically reassesses client's level of functioning within the required time frame
- Completes transition and aftercare as prescribed by the DCFS Transition/Aftercare Protocol
- Ensures there is a medical rule out of symptoms and coordinates the approach with medical and other providers serving the client
- Represents OHU at court hearings, meetings, Annual Case Reviews, Child and Family Team Meetings, and any other collaborative meetings on behalf of youth and families
- Adheres to the Family Teaching Model, which is a Trauma Informed and Evidence-based Based Program.
- Treats all information concerning the program as confidential
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Education:
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BA in social work or related field
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Experience:
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3 years of related experience preferred
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Other:
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DCFS background check & approval to transport youth
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU-required levels of coverage for auto insurance
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Required Skills
- Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
- Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to handle decisions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy
- Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and handle decisions
- Required to use computer and keyboard
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
- Ability to live in a single-family home and provide adequate supervision for up to four youth
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test
We Invest in You!
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually.
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
- 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
- Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $2,500 - $50,000
