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12 May 2021

Full-Time House Parent

paola.feliciano@chris180.org – Posted by paola.feliciano@chris180.org Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Job Description

Position Description

Being a house parent is more of a mission/calling than your occupation. This is a 24-hour a day responsibility, just like being a parent to your own children.  Your schedule would be two weeks on and 2 weeks off. You must have an innate concern for the wellbeing of children and youth.  You do not choose the children who will be placed in the home, so a good understanding of cultural differences and trauma informed care is important.  You will be a paid staff member of CHRIS 180 as a foster parent receiving a salary living in a one of our Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) fully-furnished homes.

This is a year-round position. While living in the home you are provided a rent-free private bedroom, bathroom and living area and a vehicle to use. All utilities are paid for and meals are included with the children living in the home during your stay. Recreational activities involved with the children during your schedule are also paid for through household funds.  You may receive up to 8 hours of specialized respite care during the week or one full weekend of specialized respite care a month. position also earns two weeks of paid vacation a year that may be taken without the children.

The House Parent functions as the live in therapeutic foster parent to the foster care children/youth living in the LIRS Home program. The foster children living in the home have trauma histories, behavioral health needs and have suffered abuse and neglect. This position is responsible for creating a healthy, positive, long-term family living environment for up to four children in the home to prepare for adoption or reunification. Under the supervision and direction of the Program Director of Adoption and Foster Care, the House Parent is responsible for all of the day to day operations of running the home such as overseeing financial operations of the home; assuring the home meets all regulatory standards; overall cleanliness of the home; coordination of home/youth activities and services provided; responsible for supervision of youth; overall record keeping required for the home; communications from/to the office, youth and outside service providers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience (preferably at least one year) in dealing with children and adolescents.
  • Bi-lingual (fluent in English and Spanish verbally and written)
  • Must be at least 25 years of age, (if applicable) and if married a minimum of two years unless approved by program manager.
  • Has and will maintain a current Georgia’s driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
  • The House Parent must be able to handle high stress; be well organized, have PC related skills, approaches and completes work with a high degree of detail and follow through; a direct and factual communication style; must be able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities during the day; ability to related to a wide variety of individuals and be able to work as part of a team with all providers and state agency partners.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/and other Characteristics:

  • Has the conviction that people have the capacity to grow and change.
  • Has the ability to establish positive relationships with children, youth and adults.
  • Possesses sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the organization’s service population and staff.
  • Has an ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written skills.
  • Has an ability to manage time, set priorities and to organize and follow structured routines.
  • Be physically able to perform Mindset training course.

HOW TO BECOME A HOUSE PARENT
If/once you are selected to be a house parent you will be asked to complete the foster parent certification process.  To become an approved foster parent in the State of Georgia you will be required to complete some or all of the following process.  The process of becoming a House Parent Caregiver with CHRIS 180 typically lasts between one to three months and includes these steps:

Certification Process

  1. Participate in an informational orientation.
  2. Submit a complete application and other documentation.
  3. Complete the required IMPACT training.
  4. Participate and complete the home study approval process to receive approval to be a verified house parent.
  5. Child Abuse Registry Check/Fingerprints – To be completed on all applicable household residents.
  6. References – To be obtained before training process.
  7. First Aid, CPR Training – Will be provided.
  8. Complete all required clearances – Must be obtained for all household residents.

SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
CHRIS 180 understands that the commitment to foster a child comes with great rewards — and great challenges. This is why we offer the benefits of supports and tangible resources to our LIRS to Adoption house parents.

These benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Choice of monthly or weekly respite(time-off) relief
  • Health Insurance and benefits (dental, vision, life)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid Housing
  • Paid Utilities
  • Paid Food
  • Company vehicle to utilize for work travel and appointments.
  • Paid membership to the local YMCA
  • Access to free or reduced priced tickets to local events and attractions.

These supports include but are not limited to:

  • Specialized trauma-informed training and 24-hour crisis intervention
  • In-home support from Foster Care Specialist and treatment team
  • Access to CHRIS Counseling Center with medication management assistance and therapy services.
  • Assistance with linkage to age-appropriate resources and services

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Travel: Up to 25% Atlanta metro area

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How to Apply

To apply go directly to: https://chris180.org/who-we-are/careers/

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

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