Respite House Parent
Respite House Parent
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Respite Bridge Parent (Respite House Parent)
Location: Western North Carolina; homes located in WinstonSalem Hendersonville Avery County and Smoky Mountain region
Schedule: Full Time Exempt 24/7 livein position while on shift approximately 16 days a month).While on shift Respite Bridge Parents (Respite House Parents) will live on site (including evenings and weekends) for the duration of each Respite event that they cover. Respite events usually range from 14 days. Schedule may include holidays. Housing meals local transportation and supplies provided while on shift. Work will involve travel to and living in Bridging Families homes throughout the region. Additional travel to the following locations may be included: human services agencies clinics hospitals offices and locations for field trips.
Salary: Hiring Range: $37000 $43000 annually;$3000 SIGN ON BONUS Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.
Location: Western North Carolina; homes located in WinstonSalem Hendersonville Avery County and Smoky Mountain region
Schedule: Full Time Exempt 24/7 livein position while on shift approximately 16 days a month).While on shift Respite Bridge Parents (Respite House Parents) will live on site (including evenings and weekends) for the duration of each Respite event that they cover. Respite events usually range from 14 days. Schedule may include holidays. Housing meals local transportation and supplies provided while on shift. Work will involve travel to and living in Bridging Families homes throughout the region. Additional travel to the following locations may be included: human services agencies clinics hospitals offices and locations for field trips.
Salary: Hiring Range: $37000 $43000 annually;$3000 SIGN ON BONUS Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.
- $0 copay for therapist visits with our health insurance plan promoting access to mental health support.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Supportive team environment committed to professional growth and development.
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families
As a Respite Bridge Parent you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in foster care. You will help to maintain a safe therapeutic stable nurturing oncampus home for youth in foster care while the fulltime Bridge Parents are on respite.
Break the Cycle of Trauma and Foster a Brighter Future
Your work will help break the cycle of trauma and foster a brighter future for children and families. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides comprehensive support guidance and resources to help families overcome challenges and achieve permanency
Be a Role Model and Mentor
As a Respite Bridge Parent you will be a role model and mentor teaching children valuable life skills promoting healthy habits and encouraging education and personal growth. You will help children build resilience confidence and selfesteem setting them up for success in life.
Join a Supportive Community
By joining our team you will become part of a supportive community that values collaboration empathy and compassion. You will work alongside experienced professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Find Fulfillment and Purpose
This rewarding role offers a sense of fulfillment and purpose knowing that your work is making a real difference in the lives of others. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally developing new skills and experiences that will benefit you throughout your career.
As a Respite Bridge Parent you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in foster care. You will help to maintain a safe therapeutic stable nurturing oncampus home for youth in foster care while the fulltime Bridge Parents are on respite.
Break the Cycle of Trauma and Foster a Brighter Future
Your work will help break the cycle of trauma and foster a brighter future for children and families. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides comprehensive support guidance and resources to help families overcome challenges and achieve permanency
Be a Role Model and Mentor
As a Respite Bridge Parent you will be a role model and mentor teaching children valuable life skills promoting healthy habits and encouraging education and personal growth. You will help children build resilience confidence and selfesteem setting them up for success in life.
Join a Supportive Community
By joining our team you will become part of a supportive community that values collaboration empathy and compassion. You will work alongside experienced professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Find Fulfillment and Purpose
This rewarding role offers a sense of fulfillment and purpose knowing that your work is making a real difference in the lives of others. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally developing new skills and experiences that will benefit you throughout your career.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelors degree in human services or related field strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
- Minimum of two years experience in working with children and families required preferably in a mental health or child welfare setting.
- Prior residential / house parent experience or previous foster parent experience and knowledge of age appropriate living skills strongly preferred
- Culturally Competent Parenting: Ability to care for children of all ages races nationalities sexual orientations gender identities disabilities and backgrounds.
- TraumaInformed Care: Knowledge of child development and how it is impacted by trauma; ability to provide traumainformed care and support.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface well with others including children birth parents and professionals.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to work in a fastpaced environment adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Ability to understand and manage ones own emotions and those of others; empathetic and compassionate approach to working with children and families.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others including birth parents professionals and community partners.
- Resilience and SelfCare: Ability to manage stress and prioritize selfcare to maintain a high level of emotional and physical wellbeing.
- As assigned to provide respite resides onsite and provides twentyfourhour support and supervision for up to 6 foster youth.
- Ensures the physical emotional educational social spiritual and cultural needs of each individual resident are met and appropriate safety and supervision of all residents is maintained.
- Responsible for the implementation compliance and documentation of Foster Care licensing regulations and Crossnore Communities for Childrens Policies and Procedures.
- As an active part of a multidisciplinary team assesses foster youth(s) needs related to service plans meeting treatment objectives and providing support and assistance in developing appropriate parenting techniques and emotional climate including crisis and traumainformed interventions.
- Maintains professional relationships clear communication and consistent contact with placement workers case managers therapists teachers advocates attorneys psychiatrists doctors dentists child welfare professionals and other supportive partners.
- Administers medications as instructed attends all scheduled medical appointments and follows through with any and all recommendations made by the medical professionals.
- Monitors school attendance assists with homework and projects participates in school activities and advocates for youths needs within the school system.
- Reports all issues concerns problems or situations that may adversely affect the welfare and safety of the youth staff or program to the Manager or Program Director.
- Participates in all mandatory trainings provided by or identified by Crossnore as necessary to support the day to day requirements of the position as well as supplemental trainings support groups and meetings; Individual/Group Supervision; all applicable agency/state trainings and meetings.
- Welcomes volunteers in the organization and assists them in accomplishing their services wherever applicable.
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