House Parent (Individual) - St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)
St Augustine, FL 32086
About the Job
WHO WE ARE:
Saint Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) has been providing quality therapeutic services to youth for over 30 years and is currently accepting applications for a Houseparent. This is a unique, full-time opportunity to become a member of a dedicated and professional team passionate about the care of the youth we serve, who are 6 to 17 years old.
Do you seek meaningful work and to make a positive impact in a youth’s life? Do you have a passion to help a child heal? Come join a remarkable team that provides quality trauma informed therapeutic services to children.
Check out our website for more information about what we do!
www.sayskids.org
WHAT WE VALUE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years’ experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in providing therapeutic mental health and/or substance use services
- A valid Florida driver’s license
- A history free of offenses as listed on the Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Must be able to pass an extensive background screening and reference check
- Must be able to pass a drug screening
- Positive, professional manner to the children and other agency personnel
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be a passionate role model and remain a positive mentor for children
- Individuals that enjoy working with a team and thinking outside the box to support children and their families
- Provide a homelike environment. Make the SAYS residential environment as near to a home as is possible
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Directly supervise and manage the behavior of the children
- Provide behavior intervention services to children with mental health diagnoses
- Follow proper physical restraint techniques when necessary to prevent a child from harming themselves or others
- Plan and discuss group discussions or constructive recreational activities with children when appropriately scheduled
- Implement behavior intervention and teach social skills
- Maintain accurate records and written documentation of all work activities in the manner prescribed by the Program Director and the policies and procedures
- Attend treatment team meetings
- Support, motivate and encourage clients and staff
- Provide structure, activities, and support to the children
- Maintain daily living and a therapeutic environment
- Purchase food, plan menus, and prepare meals
- Perform general housekeeping and laundry
- Report facility or grounds maintenance needs to the Operations Manager to assure the safety of the clients
- Instruct children in personal hygiene habits and oversee the physical health of the children
- Dispense items such as toiletries, clothing, linens, etc. as required
- Monitor and document consumption of medication and ensure that the proper medication and dosage is always available
- Participate in all referral interviews and new intakes as needed
- Transport children to any appointments, medical or otherwise, to school as needed, and any other place as prescribed by the individual treatment plan
- Remain in the house for 3 1/2 days, including overnight in designated furnished bedroom
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary: $47,000 - $48,555 per year
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
SAYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify SAYS in advanced to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SAYS supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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