Foster Care House Parent

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE :

Responsible supervising and for providing parental role modeling using the therapeutic model of care to care for youth in a nurturing, caring and safe home-like environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Supervises assigned staff on a shift / location.
• Provides direct care, emotional nurturing and daily supervision of children ages 0-18 years.
• Supervises assigned staff on a shift / location.
• Performs initial assessment and treatment plans; maintains reports and documentation in system; serves as a contributing team member with Behavioral Health staff.
• Identifies needs and strengths of children; utilizes case management activities of providing, coordinating and facilitating needed services and interventions.
• Identifies and responds to children's needs, including hunger, medical care and illness; transports youth to appointments; orients children to facility and assists them in adjusting to the new environment; reads, interprets and administers medical instructions.
• Teaches youth social, self-help, academic, independent living, problem solving, personal hygiene, money management and employment skills to maximize skill development and independent living.
• Provides crisis intervention to youth while maintaining emotional self-control.
• Maintains contact with internal and external staff to obtain and provides information in regard to youth behaviors, strategies and progress.
• Provides emotional and moral support; serves as a role model by teaching and exhibiting skills taught in program; maintains continuous communication with youth.
• Attends court sessions and conferences with teachers and counselors on behalf of youth; supervises parental visits.
• Continually provides support for academic success; monitors academic performance; assists with homework; provides transport to extracurricular school activities.
• Prepares and maintains documents and reports of events concerning youth.
• Conducts routine house maintenance; reports repair needs to supervisor; performs housekeeping duties as outlined in licensing standards.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its children by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the organization with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Prepares reconciliation reports for purchases and submits to supervisor as required; assists with the administration of funds earmarked for youth clothing purchases.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and Experience :

Associate's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; AND two (2) years of child care experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS :

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a home and office setting, use standard home appliances and office equipment; drive a motor vehicle in order to transport youth; strength to lift, carry children; vision to read printed materials; stamina to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Work is subject to performance under exposure to adverse environmental conditions, hazardous chemicals, biohazards, gasses, dust, noxious odors and extensive travel.

Salary Description

45,000 annual

Salary : $45,000