Foster Care House Parent

ST JUDES RANCH FOR CHILDREN BO

About The Position

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

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.
Knowledge of: Basic principles and theories of social work and early childhood development.
Knowledge of: Basic counseling, assessment, case planning and various therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
Knowledge of: Assessing and responding to children's needs.
Knowledge of: Rules and regulations related to work.
Knowledge of: Record keeping and report writing procedures.
Knowledge of: Safety practices related to the work.
Knowledge of: Techniques for dealing with children ages 0-18 years.
Knowledge of: Standard office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of: Basic principles of behavior management and modification for children.
Knowledge of: Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of: Techniques for working with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds where relations may be strained or confrontational.
Skill in: Accurately observing, assessing and recording children's behavior.
Skill in: Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Skill in: Preparing clear and concise written reports.
Skill in: Engaging youth and building supportive relationships.
Skill in: Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
Skill in: Working successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Skill in: Providing effective supervision, counseling and crisis intervention to children ages 0-18 years within general guidelines.
Skill in: Identifying and responding appropriately to aberrant behavior, medical emergencies, or other unusual conditions concerning youth.
Skill in: Maintaining the safety and security of children and youth.
Skill in: Participating in multi-disciplinary case conferences and assisting in developing, revising and implementing treatment plans.
Skill in: Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Skill in: Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Nevada driver’s license.
CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
Qualified Behavioral Aide (QBA) certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
Qualified Mental Health Aide (QMHA) certification within six (6) months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned staff on a shift/location.
Provides direct care, emotional nurturing and daily supervision of children ages 0-18 years.
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.