FEATURED JOB OPENING: Relief Home Parents - Itasca, TX

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) is seeking a mission minded couple in Itasca, Texas.  PCHAS is a professional child serving agency that also strives to provide Christ Centered services. This creates a unique opportunity for a mission minded couple to pursue their ministry calling while implementing an intentional approach to caring for children. As a PCHAS Home Parent you will be positioned to minister to children in an environment where you have plentiful resources and multiple levels of support. Below is a description of some of the resources you would experience: 

- A strategically designed approach, called the PCHAS Way, focuses on strong relationships with youth and their families. As a Home Parent you will help each child discover hope for the future by exploring their spiritual questions,  building stronger relationships with family members and preparing for success as an adult.
- A benefit package that is offered to all full time staff.  Along with a competitive salary, the benefits package includes a retirement match by the agency and medical benefits with a majority of the premium paid by the agency.
- Room and board are provided.
- A newer model van is provided to each group home.
- A team approach with extensive support by a local program Director, Group Home Supervisor and other agency resources
- A continuum of quality training is provided by highly qualified instructors able to customize the information to address Home Parent’s daily concerns
- In Itasca the homes look like Bed and Breakfast cottages and are located on a beautiful 500 acre country setting, just minutes from all amentias. 
Essential Job Functions:
1. The RHP will have a working knowledge of each youth’s daily behaviors and his Plan of Service goals and interact with youth accordingly.
2. The RHP will follow the home routine as formally agreed upon.
3. The RHP will have a working knowledge of and will implement motivational system.
4. The RHP will have a working knowledge of Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) material and will use those skills & language to enhance interactions with youth.
5. The RHP will have a working knowledge of strength-focused approaches with youth and families and will utilize the language and procedures with youth and family members, particularly when addressing goal attainment.
6. The RHP will create an intentional community of learning, emphasizing the value of education and promoting active involvement in a variety of learning activities. This includes full involvement with processes that prepare youth for adult living, afterschool programs, summer programs, daily homework completion, reading for enjoyment.
7. The RHP will document all serious incidents and turn in to GHS within 24 hours.
8. The RHP will administer medications as directed by physician, and will maintain up to date and accurate records of all medications administered.
9. The RHP will insure that youth are available for all appointments for therapy, medical, dental, etc. If an appointment must be missed the Home Parent will notify the appropriate person with as much advance notice as possible.
10. The RHP will work with the GHS to maintain a weekly schedule of activities for youth in the home.
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience: A bachelors degree in a Human Services field from an accredited college or university preferred, a minimum of a high school diploma is required, plus one or more years of experience in working with children or youth. Must be 21+ years of age.   Licenses and Certifications: CPR, First Aid, CPI – all part of job training.
Skills:
• Must be well organized and self-motivated and be able to prioritize and meet timelines, completing assignments and projects in a timely manner.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and have knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Quicken, Excel.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work harmoniously with others as a member of a team and must improve skills over time through training and professional development processes.