Job Location : Hutchinson,KS, USA
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and social worker, the resource parent is responsible for providing care and services to youth placed in their home
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Providing a warm, stable, secure and loving environment for the child.
* Supervising youth's activities and daily routines in the home, school and community.
* Assisting with development and implementation of treatment goals that relate to day-to-day living as stated in youth's treatment plan.
* Participating in regularly scheduled staff meetings and monthly supervision meetings.
* Completing necessary paperwork, including daily behavior progress reports, assessments, summaries, monthly reviews, medication logs, etc.
* Participating in all training designed for resource parents to maintain licensure and meet the needs of the child in the home.
* Reporting unusual/critical incidents/accidents immediately.
* Transporting youth as needed to implement treatment plan.
* Working as a team member to develop and maintain positive working relationships with service providers, school, etc.
* Actively working together with the child's parents to enhance family relationships and expedite return home.
* Completing other related duties as required.
* Managing challenging and difficult behaviors as per training and SUNRISE discipline policy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Must pass extensive background check including fingerprinting
* Strong organizational skills
* Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs
REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
* Maintaining a foster care license
* Valid driver's license, insurance and a dependable vehicle
We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.