Resident Staff- Foster Care

Community Service Foundation•Doylestown, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Resident Staff member in Foster Care at Community Service Foundation in Doylestown, PA. This onsite role immerses you in a supportive environment where you'll play a pivotal part in fostering connections with youth in need. Experience firsthand the impactful difference you can make in their lives as you cultivate relationships built on empathy and integrity. Working collaboratively with a forward-thinking team, you'll contribute to innovative strategies that prioritize student-focused care. Embrace the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while ensuring excellence in every aspect of your work. You will be provided great benefits such as 401(k) and Competitive Salary of $17.50 per hour. Discover a fulfilling career path where your passions align with our mission to uplift and empower communities. Community Service Foundation (CSF) are dedicated to providing education, counseling, foster care and other services to help young people and their families to grow and change through restorative practices. As a new Part-Time Resident Staff member in Foster Care at Community Service Foundation, you can expect a rewarding yet challenging daily routine focused on supporting youth in a residential setting. Each day, you'll engage with the youth, helping them navigate their emotional and social challenges while fostering a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on aspect of the position not only allows you to build strong relationships with the clients but also offers the opportunity to encourage their personal growth and development outside of the residential setting. Your presence will be a cornerstone of stability for the youth, making your role integral to their development.

Requirements

A valid Driver's License
Ability to work every other weekend / overnight
Strong communication skills for building rapport with the youth and collaborating effectively with other staff members
Empathy
Problem-solving abilities
Patience
Resilience
Organizational skills
Commitment to integrity
Adaptability
Student-focused approach
Satisfactory State Criminal Record Check
Satisfactory State Child Abuse check
Satisfactory FBI check

Responsibilities

Fostering connections with youth in need
Cultivating relationships built on empathy and integrity
Contributing to innovative strategies that prioritize student-focused care
Engage with the youth, helping them navigate their emotional and social challenges
Fostering a safe and nurturing environment
Ensuring that foster youth engage in prescribed activities, appointments, and recreational outings
Facilitate safe and efficient transportation for youth using a provided vehicle
Build strong relationships with the clients
Encourage personal growth and development of youth
Participate in team meetings
Provide insights about the youth’s progress
Collaborate on individualized care plans