House Parents (Western North Carolina)
About The Position
Crossnore Communities for Children is looking for couples (i.e. partners, spouses, relatives, friends) to join our Bridging Families program in Western North Carolina. Each Bridge home can accommodate up to 6 children. As professional parents, this role helps bridge the gap by caring for children in a home provided by our agency, while birth parents are working on their reunification plan. As families journey through the program, Bridge Parent responsibilities include establishing and maintaining a steady daily routine for the children in care, keeping necessary appointments and documentation, preparing meals, managing expenses and budgets, and participating in special activities. Bridge Parents also coach and support birth parents in healthy and appropriate parenting skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Minimum of two years experience in working with children and families required, preferably in a mental health or child welfare setting.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with children of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and backgrounds.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface well with others.
- Demonstrated ability to operate well in crisis situations and knowledge of cultural issues that can affect care.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound discretion and independent judgment developing and implementing decisions.
- Must be computer literate in order to complete documentation requirements.
- Ability to work on diverse teams.
- Demonstrated passion for serving children and the child-serving workforce.
- Ability to laugh, be creative and have willingness to make and learn from mistakes.
- Must have reliable vehicle and relevant auto insurance, valid driver’s license, plus a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field strongly preferred.
- Prior residential/house parent experience or previous foster parent experience and knowledge of age appropriate living skills strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of child development and how it is impacted by trauma and/or prior experience working with youth that have experienced trauma, been diagnosed with mental or behavioral health challenges, or other at-risk populations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide round-the-clock care, ensuring the physical, emotional, educational, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of up to 6 foster youth are met while maintaining safety and supervision.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop service plans, and provide trauma-informed care and interventions, maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Implement and document compliance with Foster Care licensing regulations and organizational policies, ensuring all required documentation is completed timely and professionally.
- Monitor school attendance, assist with homework, advocate within the school system, administer medications, attend medical appointments, and follow through with medical recommendations.
- Participate in mandatory and supplemental training, support groups, and meetings; assist and support volunteers in their services.
- Utilize therapeutic interventions to manage crises, maintain a safe environment, and support the growth and development of residents by providing structure, routine, and appropriate supervision.
Benefits
- Housing provided
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
- Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Options
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401k with Employer Match (up to 6%)
- Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
