FEATURED JOB OPENING: Professional Houseparent - Couples and Singles welcome to apply! - St Augustine, FL

This is a live on campus position with 7 on and 7 off shifts

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Applicants for this position should possess:

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience working with youth who have mental/behavioral health issues, preferably in a residential setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in related mental health field.
• Valid Driver’s License
• History free of offenses listed on the Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Must be able to clear a background screening
• Must be able to pass a drug screening

COMPETENCIES:

• Providing a role model and mentor for children. The ability to present self in a positive, professional manner to the children and other agency personnel.
• Being a Team Member. The desire to work cooperatively as a member of a team for the benefit of the child and the organization.
• Ability to provide structure. The ability to be consistent in providing discipline to each child, as prescribed by the program and the individual treatment plan.
• Ability to provide a homelike environment. The ability to make the SAYS residential environment as close to a home as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Professional Parent is responsible:

• To the Program Director or his/her designee.
• For working at the prescribed times as agreed upon with the Program Director.
• For following all policies and procedures of the organization.
• For the direct supervision and management of the behavior of the children.
• For providing crisis intervention when a crisis occurs with the child.
• Foe following proper physical restraint techniques when necessary to prevent a child from harming themselves or others.
• For planning and conducting group discussions or constructive recreational activities with children when appropriately scheduled.
• For maintaining accurate records and written documentation of all work activities in the manner prescribed by the Program Director and the policies and procedures.
• For attending all in-house staff meetings and treatment team meetings unless excused.
• For purchasing food, planning menus and preparing meals.
• For performing general housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• For reporting facility or grounds maintenance needs to the Administrative Director to assure the safety of the clients.
• For instructing children in personal hygiene habits and overseeing the children’s physical health.
• For dispensing items such as toiletries, clothing, linens, etc. as required.
• For monitoring and documenting consumption of medication and insuring that the proper medication and dosage is always available.
• For participating in referral interviews and new intakes as needed.
• For transporting children to any medical and other appointments as needed, to school as needed, and other place as prescribed by the individual treatment plan