House Parent(s) - Atlanta, GA

Position Description

Being a house parent is more of a mission/calling than your occupation. This is a 24-hour a day responsibility, just like being a parent to your own children.  Your schedule would be two weeks on and 2 weeks off. You must have an innate concern for the wellbeing of children and youth.  You do not choose the children who will be placed in the home, so a good understanding of cultural differences and trauma informed care is important.  You will be a paid staff member of CHRIS 180 as a foster parent receiving a salary living in a one of our Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) fully-furnished homes.

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.  You may receive up to 8 hours of specialized respite care during the week or one full weekend of specialized respite care a month. position also earns two weeks of paid vacation a year that may be taken without the children.

The House Parent functions as the live in therapeutic foster parent to the foster care children/youth living in the LIRS Home program. The foster children living in the home have trauma histories, behavioral health needs and have suffered abuse and neglect. This position is responsible for creating a healthy, positive, long-term family living environment for up to four children in the home to prepare for adoption or reunification. Under the supervision and direction of the Program Director of Adoption and Foster Care, the House Parent is responsible for all of the day to day operations of running the home such as overseeing financial operations of the home; assuring the home meets all regulatory standards; overall cleanliness of the home; coordination of home/youth activities and services provided; responsible for supervision of youth; overall record keeping required for the home; communications from/to the office, youth and outside service providers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience (preferably at least one year) in dealing with children and adolescents.
• Bi-lingual (fluent in English and Spanish verbally and written)
• Must be at least 25 years of age, (if applicable) and if married a minimum of two years unless approved by program manager.
• Has and will maintain a current Georgia’s driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• 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. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/and other Characteristics:

• Has the conviction that people have the capacity to grow and change.
• Has the ability to establish positive relationships with children, youth and adults.
• Possesses sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the organization’s service population and staff.
• Has an ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written skills.
• Has an ability to manage time, set priorities and to organize and follow structured routines.
• Be physically able to perform Mindset training course.

HOW TO BECOME A HOUSE PARENT
If/once you are selected to be a house parent you will be asked to complete the foster parent certification process.  To become an approved foster parent in the State of Georgia you will be required to complete some or all of the following process.  The process of becoming a House Parent Caregiver with CHRIS 180 typically lasts between one to three months and includes these steps:

Certification Process

1. Participate in an informational orientation.
2. Submit a complete application and other documentation.
3. Complete the required IMPACT training.
4. Participate and complete the home study approval process to receive approval to be a verified house parent.
5. Child Abuse Registry Check/Fingerprints – To be completed on all applicable household residents.
6. References – To be obtained before training process.
7. First Aid, CPR Training – Will be provided.
8. Complete all required clearances – Must be obtained for all household residents.

SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
CHRIS 180 understands that the commitment to foster a child comes with great rewards — and great challenges. This is why we offer the benefits of supports and tangible resources to our LIRS to Adoption house parents.

 These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Choice of monthly or weekly respite(time-off) relief
• Health Insurance and benefits (dental, vision, life)
• Relocation assistance
• Paid Housing
• Paid Utilities
• Paid Food
• Company vehicle to utilize for work travel and appointments.
• Paid membership to the local YMCA
• Access to free or reduced priced tickets to local events and attractions.

  These supports include but are not limited to:

• Specialized trauma-informed training and 24-hour crisis intervention
• In-home support from Foster Care Specialist and treatment team
• Access to CHRIS Counseling Center with medication management assistance and therapy services.
• Assistance with linkage to age-appropriate resources and services

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Travel: Up to 25% Atlanta metro area

Cook/Helper/Cashier - Niland, CA

RV Resort in Niland CA is looking for RV workampers to help with our Oct 2021 - Mar 1, 2022 season . This is a great opportunity for qualified candidates. Currently we are looking for a Cook and a Cook's Helper/Cashier.

Duties of Cook: preparation of breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Follow all manager's instruction concerning menus and food preparation. Prepare food orders as taken by the cashier. Consistancy of food preparation. Food orders must be prepared and served in a timely manner. Maintain a clean work area and restock food items for the following shift so that there is a smooth transition from one shift to the next.

Duties of Helper/Cashier: Using a cash register and placing and collection of monies for the orders.  Inspection of orders to make sure they are complete

 All take-out. This is a great opportunity for a team to work the same shift. Great customer service skills a must. 

Ranch & Guest Manager (Couple Team) - Southwest CO

**Private service and ranch management experience required**

Ranch couple team needed to provide hands-on oversight of beautiful 1000-acre property in the mountains of southwest Colorado. Formerly a guest ranch, this property is now used as a vacation destination for the family and friends of its owner. Primarily used during the summer, mid-June through mid-September, this period may require 7-day work weeks. A small support staff is hired for the summer months to assist with operations, and oversight of these employees falls within the manager’s purview. The owner and family may visit periodically over the course of the rest of the year but generally for short periods.

The couple team will fill two roles, Ranch Manager and Guest Manager. The Ranch Manager will be responsible for hands-on maintenance of the ranch, including its equipment and structures. Management of staff, outside vendors, and subcontractors is also required. This position requires a detailed, organized, logistical planner with the ability to estimate with reasonable accuracy the time required and potential cost of future projects. Open and frequent written and oral communication with the owner conveying the status of projects is required. Various other duties include administering water rights and snow plowing.

The Guest Manager will prepare meals for the owner’s family and guests, with a particular focus on dinners. The Guest Manager will also be in charge of administrative duties for the ranch, including ordering of and shopping for food and supplies, as well as handling mail and correspondence. A focus on cleanliness is a priority, with the Guest Manager performing housekeeping duties for the owner’s houses, guest cabins, and main lodge (where kitchen and dining room are located).

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house provided on site. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package are offered.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Mountain Resort - Housekeeping Couple - Buena Vista, CO

Looking for energetic couple to maintain cleanliness of our beautiful seasonal mountain resort, May 26 - September 15. We have three rental houses, five apartments and 18 cabins. Duties include cabin and house cleaning, daily trash collection and light maintainance. Other duties may be assigned by management. Housing allowance included. Work minimum of 15 hours per week, additional hours available. End of season bonus.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Domestic Couple - Southampton, NY

Lovely family is seeking a high-energy live-in Housekeeper/Handyman Domestic Couple to work in their year-round Southampton home.  

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Full-charge housekeeping
• Handyman duties
• Cook breakfast
• Assist the Chef
• Manage vendors
• Run errands
• Clean the boat and deck
• Overall maintenance and management of the inside and outside of the home
• Family has dogs and some pet care may be required

This is a full-time position:

• Monday – Friday
• 40 hours per week
• High season or when the Principals are in-residence may require a seven-day work week, but must be flexible
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Full health insurance after 90 days and possible 401k after a year
• Accommodation is an apartment on the property  

Requirements:

• Must have at least three years of professional experience within a home
• Must have verifiable and impeccable work references
• Must be an excellent team and be expert Housekeeper and Handyman

Community Manager/ Couple - San Pablo, CA

COMMUNITY MANAGER/COMMUNITY MANAGER COUPLE + ON-SITE HOUSING

Job Summary

Overseeing and maintaining Cal-Am Property Manufacture Home 55+ years over the community. The Property Manager / Community Manager will administer and maintain all phases of community operations to include personnel functions, leasing, community maintenance, monitoring market conditions, budget control, advertising, and resident relations. Housing is included.

General Accountabilities

• Identifies and addresses issues associated with a supervisory position.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates on-site employees.
• Takes appropriate disciplinary action in response to insubordination, misconduct, and lackluster performance.
• Reaches decisions quickly based on available information.
• Enforces rules for staff and residents to create a stable culture within the property.
• Provides clear and concise instructions for effective management of on-site staff.
• Develops an integral team that effectively sells the quality and professionalism of the company.
• Performs duties to attain the highest levels of resident service.
• Performs a variety of duties associated with payroll/financial reporting and monitoring.
• Processes and approves payment of invoices on a timely basis.
• Ensures completion of various daily, weekly and monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors Budget Control Log and regularly reports variances.
• Reports or offers recommendations for community capital improvements or repairs, the development of job specifications, bid acquisitions, contract developments, and negotiations, etc.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan for the property.
• Performs a variety of duties associated with leasing/marketing and community functions.
• Supports overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions in regards to promotions, advertisements, etc.
• Analyzes and monitors community market conditions to anticipate market changes or trends that could affect the profitability of the community.
• Supervises the planning and implementation of, and attends and monitors, various community recreational and social activities.
• Supervises and ensures the collection of all rent and other Community income.
• Understands and complies with state landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing laws and standards.
• Monitors maintenance activities to ensure resident requests and preventative maintenance programs are being performed according to company standards.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School
• Minimum Experience: 2 Years of on-site management
• Minimum Field-of-Expertise: Residential or commercial management experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Language: Spanish
• Preferred Field-of-Expertise: Sales/multi-family leasing experience
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Sense of urgency
• Yardi Accounting Software a plus, but not mandatory

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to bend or lift.
• Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater).