Group Home House Parent - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Company: One Hope United
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe general scope of responsibilities while employed
as a House Parent for up to 4 youth between the ages of 12-18 are
all the tasks relating to personal care, housing, meals, academics,
recreational activities and trauma-informed care of youth in the
One Hope United (OHU) Community Home Based Residential Program.
House Parent(s) will be trained to use the Family Teaching Model,
which is an evidenced based and trauma-informed approach. House
Parent(s) are live in supervisors. Other activities include:
Supporting positive behavior of the youth, supervising and
arranging activities to ensure the proper mental, physical, and
social development is provided. House Parent(s) shall ensure that
the youth attend school regularly, provided ongoing academic
support in the home. House Parent(s) goal is to provide an
equitable and nurturing family style environment within the
home.Job Duties Include:--- Provides supervision of youth in
accordance with OHU, Department of Children and Families (DCF) and
ChildNet policies--- Maintains a therapeutic home environment.
Interactions with all youth reflect a strengths-based,
trauma-informed approach--- Teaches, models, and participates in
individual and group instruction, in daily living, recreational
activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and
independent living skills as prescribed by each youth's Individual
Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan--- Continually
trains and maintains certification in the implementation of
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior
modification program--- Follow OHU Residential Program Plan,
including daily schedule, administration of expectations and
associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in
residential care. House Parent(s) make adjustments to daily
schedule as needed and that support a nurturing, educational and
positive environment--- Establish and sustain positive
relationships with youth biological parents, social workers,
counselors, child psychologists, teachers, mentors, and any members
of the treatment team. The ability to successfully engage and
interact with a diverse demographic is essential--- Work
collaboratively with a treatment team to provide quality services
with the objective to exceed expected outcomes--- Participate in
weekly clinical, staff and Child and Family Team
MeetingsQualificationsEducation - BA in social work or related
fieldExperience - 3 years of related experience strongly
preferredOther - Valid driver's license and acceptable driving
record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insuranceWe
Invest in You! + Competitive pay and benefits+ Tuition assistance
up to $2500 per year+ Generous vacation and PTO plans+ Health,
dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, agency
paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance+ Career ladders,
professional development, and promotion opportunities+ Leadership
opportunities on site-based Center Management TeamsA Different Kind
Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you
ready to grow with us?+ 800 talented professionals strong, serving
10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and
Florida+ Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895+
Energetic leadership and a rich community of supportOne Hope United
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United
participates in e Verify.
Keywords: One Hope United, Fort Lauderdale , Group Home House Parent - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus, Other , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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