Contract Resource Parent (Foster Parent)

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.