Foster Parent, Worcester Area at Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:Signing bonusBecome a Foster Parent!As a Foster Parent at Northeast Center for Youth & Families, you can:Work from home!Make a lifetime impact on a childs lifeHave guaranteed stipendWork with a devoted Foster Care teamUtilize your skills as a parentUse the following benefits:Engage in free agency-provided trainings at no cost to youWeekly tax-free stipend ranging from $466-$1244A supportive team to assist with what your home needsResponsibilities & Duties:Engage in weekly visits with Case ManagersAttend monthly visits with Resource SpecialistsAttend quarterly care plan meetings with the whole care teamInform staff of incidents and concerns with the children in your careAdminister medications, if needed, and keep daily logsRequired Skills & Qualifications:Home safety needs are up to date (such as working bathroom, running water, etc)Ability to pass criminal and DCF background checksAgency provided First Aid/CPR Certification and other required trainings after onboardingWho is NCYF?Northeast Center for Youth & Families in Easthampton is the main site for a large foster care program, outpatient clinic, CBHI services, residential services, and therapeutic daytime & after school programs. Led by a passionate and employee-oriented leadership team!NCYF as a wider organization opened our doors in 1972 were an experienced program with 3 locations throughout Massachusetts. For over 40 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to the individuals we serve. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include: hope, integrity, respect, and compassion, and we encompass these values into everything we do.Bonus Info!**$1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus! Upon placement of a Foster Care youth, $750.00 is paid after 6 consecutive months of active employment and $750.00 after 12 consecutive months of active employment. Certain retention timeframes do apply.This is a remote position.