Designated Manager/Coordinator

Job Description: We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Crisis Foster Home Designtaed Cordidnators in Annandale, MN. This role involves providing care, supervision, and emotional support to children and youth in crisis situations. As a Crisis Foster Home Worker, you will play a critical role in offering a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children in need of immediate care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to children and youth placed in the foster home.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child under your care.
• Assist with daily routines, including meal preparation, transportation, and helping with homework.
• Work collaboratively with a team of professionals, including social workers and mental health staff.
• Implement care plans and support strategies designed to help children heal and stabilize.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities and observations for each child.
• Participate in regular training and development programs.
• Comfortable working with children who can be physically and verbally aggressive.
• Hiring new staff.
• Creating staff schedules.
• Implementing rules and regulations within the home.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with children, particularly in crisis situations, is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed during challenging situations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must pass background checks and have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with children and a variety of coping skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay of $23 - $25 per hour.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in crisis.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits:

Flexibility, PTO, 401k anticipated in 2025.

Our purpose is to improve the lives of individuals by creating opportunities for more independence in their homes and jobs. With our exceptional staff, valued partners and government agencies, Optimum provides a solid foundation in supporting personal growth and positive experiences. To accomplish our mission, Optimum engages in a process of discovering individual needs as well as individual dreams. We want to ensure informed choice and person-centered planning in helping to design innovative service models for individuals no matter the level of need. In short, we live to help and improve the lives of our residents. We want our staff to emulate this motto.

Optimum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, protected genetic information, sex, parental status, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25