House ParentAugusta Georgia - Augusta, GA 30904OverviewSalary Range $35,500.00 - $40,000.00 Level Experienced Position Type Contractor Education Level High SchoolDescriptionPosition Description:This is a contracted position.Foster Parent for Youth HomeFull Time Contracted StipendDepartment – Residential Foster Care Children4 -5 children or sibling group in the foster homeLive in Therapeutic foster parent for foster childrenWorks two weeks on and two weeks off from Friday at 4 pm to Friday (14 days later) at 5pmNo earned paid time offReports to Program ManagerLocated in a home in Augusta areaAnnual Compensation is $35,500 to $40,000ResponsibilitiesCreating a healthy, positive, long-term family living environment for up to four to five children, sibling groups in the home to prepare for reunification with a family member or moving to step down program.Day to day operations of running the homeParticipates in treatment team meetingOverseeing financial operations of the homeAssuring the home meets all regulatory standardsOverall cleanliness of the homeCoordination of home/youth activities and services providedResponsible for supervision of youthOverall record keeping required for the homeCommunications from home to the officeTransporting youth to activities and school (a company vehicle is provided)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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:o High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience (preferably at least one year) in dealing with children and adolescents.o Must be at least 25 years of age,o Has and will maintain a current Georgia's driver's license with satisfactory driving recordo 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.ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN INTIAL 40 HOURS OF TRAINING AND 24 HOURS OF TRAINING ANNUALLY.