House Parent (Individual) Job at St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS), Saint Augustine, FL

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  • St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)
  • Saint Augustine, FL

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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