Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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!

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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