House Parents (Western North Carolina) at Crossnore Communities for Children

Bridge Parents (House Parents)Location: Homes located in Western North Carolina (Avery County Hendersonville Metrolina Region Smoky Mountain Region or Winston-Salem)Your Impact:Crossnore Communities for Children is looking forcouples (i.e. partners spouses relatives friends)to join our Bridging Familiesprogram 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 theprogram Bridge Parent responsibilities includeestablishing 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.Schedule: This is a full time 24/7 live-in position. Housing and up to 4 days respite per month provided.The Bridging Families homes are not able to accommodate employees children.Hiring Range:$42000 to $48000 annuallyper person and Housing provided;$3000 SIGN ON BONUS PER PERSONCompensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.Pre-Hire RequirementsMust successfully complete extensive background checks interviews and pre-hire drug screenBenefitsDefined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insuranceLife Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability PlansCritical Illness and Accident Coverage OptionsFlexible Spending Plan401k with Employer Match (up to 6%)Paid Parental Leave - Based on TenureOngoing TrainingJob InformationEducation/ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED required. Bachelors degree in human services or related field strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience also acceptable.Minimum of two years experience in working with children and families required preferably in a mental health or child welfare setting.Prior residential/house parent experience or previous foster parent experience and knowledge of age appropriate living skills strongly preferred.Skills/CompetenciesKnowledge 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.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 drivers license plus a clean driving record.Job Duties and Responsibilities24/7 Support and Supervision: 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.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: 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.Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: Implement and document compliance with Foster Care licensing regulations and organizational policies ensuring all required documentation is completed timely and professionally.Educational and Medical Advocacy: Monitor school attendance assist with homework advocate within the school system administer medications attend medical appointments and follow through with medical recommendations.Training and Volunteer Support: Participate in mandatory and supplemental training support groups and meetings; assist and support volunteers in their services.Crisis Management and Therapeutic Environment: 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.Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request. Key Skills AXA,Arabic Faculty,Furniture,LNG,Financial Consulting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 42000 - 48000