The general scope of responsibilities while employed as a House Parent for up to 4 youths between the ages of 12-17 are all the tasks relating to personal care, housing, meals, academics, recreational activities and trauma-informed care of youth in the One Hope United (OHU) Community Home Based Residential Program. House Parent(s) will be trained to use the Family Teaching Model, which is an evidenced based and trauma-informed approach. House Parent(s) are live-in supervisors. Other activities include: Supporting positive behavior of the youth, supervising and arranging activities to ensure the proper mental, physical, and social development is provided. House Parent(s) shall ensure that the youth attend school regularly, provide ongoing academic support in the home. House Parent(s) goal is to provide an equitable and nurturing family-style environment within the home.
Job Duties Include:
Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU, Department of Children and Families (DCF) and ChildNet policies
Maintains a therapeutic home environment. Interactions with all youth reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction, in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth's Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan
Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
Follow OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care. House Parent(s) make adjustments to daily schedule as needed and that support a nurturing, educational and positive environment
Establish and sustain positive relationships with youth biological parents, social workers, counselors, child psychologists, teachers, mentors, and any members of the treatment team. The ability to successfully engage and interact with a diverse demographic is essential
Work collaboratively with a treatment team to provide quality services with the objective to exceed expected outcomes
Participate in weekly clinical, staff and Child and Family Team Meetings
Qualifications
Education - BA in social work or related field
Experience - 3 years of related experience strongly preferred
Other - Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
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ONE HOPE UNITED
Saint Cloud Florida
United States
Healthcare - Allied Health
(No Timezone Provided)
The general scope of responsibilities while employed as a House Parent for up to 4 youths between the ages of 12-17 are all the tasks relating to personal care, housing, meals, academics, recreational activities and trauma-informed care of youth in the One Hope United (OHU) Community Home Based Residential Program. House Parent(s) will be trained to use the Family Teaching Model, which is an evidenced based and trauma-informed approach. House Parent(s) are live-in supervisors. Other activities include: Supporting positive behavior of the youth, supervising and arranging activities to ensure the proper mental, physical, and social development is provided. House Parent(s) shall ensure that the youth attend school regularly, provide ongoing academic support in the home. House Parent(s) goal is to provide an equitable and nurturing family-style environment within the home.
Job Duties Include:
Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU, Department of Children and Families (DCF) and ChildNet policies
Maintains a therapeutic home environment. Interactions with all youth reflect a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction, in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth's Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan
Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
Follow OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations and associated consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care. House Parent(s) make adjustments to daily schedule as needed and that support a nurturing, educational and positive environment
Establish and sustain positive relationships with youth biological parents, social workers, counselors, child psychologists, teachers, mentors, and any members of the treatment team. The ability to successfully engage and interact with a diverse demographic is essential
Work collaboratively with a treatment team to provide quality services with the objective to exceed expected outcomes
Participate in weekly clinical, staff and Child and Family Team Meetings
Qualifications
Education - BA in social work or related field
Experience - 3 years of related experience strongly preferred
Other - Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
We Invest in You!