Summary/Objective

The Overnight Family Teacher is responsible for the care and monitoring of up to six youth in a Teaching Family home during the scheduled night shift according to the Teaching Family Model (TFM) Standards and Code of Ethics and Missouri Residential Licensing Regulations. The staff will work with youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model offered by the Hope Ranch of Missouri in accordance with the policies and practices of the organization, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings associated with a non-profit organization.

Essential Functions

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The Alternative Family Teacher is responsible for the care and monitoring of up to six youth in a Teaching Family home during the time Teaching Parent Couple is off duty in accordance with the Teaching Family Model (TFM) Standards and Code of Ethics and Missouri Residential Licensing Regulations. The staff will work with youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model offered by the Hope Ranch of Missouri in accordance with the policies and practices of the organization, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings associated with a non-profit organization.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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OVERALL JOB PURPOSE: The primary responsibility of the Residential Care Manager is to provide individual case management services to at risk youth residing in the Level 3 Group Homes. The Care Manager will administer assessments, coordinate treatment teams, create and monitor progress toward individual care plans, deliver interventions, facilitate programming and manage data. The position operates under the supervision of the Lead Care Manager

Scope: Residential Case Manager Services include but are not limited to assessment, service planning, monitoring, coordinating and supervising family visits and family engagement, groups, community referrals, and educational/enrichment planning, coordination and support. Services are based on youth and residential staff needs.

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The Family Teacher has the responsibility of directing and safely supervising the youth in our care. The Family Teacher will provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn; model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the development of youth; and work with other professionals in carrying out responsibilities; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information.

Youth Population: The Family Teacher (s) will be responsible to care for up to 12 youth at a time. This includes seeing that youths’ day to day needs are met in addition to academic, medical and therapeutic requirements. The youth are placed in care by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) who maintains custody and guardianship over the youth. The youth display behaviors consistent with major depressive disorders, oppositional defiance and conduct disorder, developmental delays and other emotionally disruptive conditions. The youth at CYDC struggle with impulse control, emotional control, maintaining relationships, social skills and other behaviors. The families of the youth are involved in their treatment when possible. Family Teacher(s) are an important part of a caring and supportive team to provide the youth with effective treatment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Services: Effectively develops youth behavior through positive, appropriate and continuous use of the Teaching Family philosophy. Initiates…

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The Houseparent position is responsible for providing a safe and a home like environment within the general policies and guidelines of the Agency for the students entrusted in their care. Use of effective verbal and written communication with staff, students and families. Frequent use of computer. Maintains flexibility to adjust work schedule according to Agency needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Daily care and supervision of students entrusted in their care.

· Attend to student’s health, nutrition and rights while in their care.

· Maintain a professional and nurturing relationship with student, parents/guardians, and staff.

· Both Houseparents are to be present and engaged with students at all times during Residential hours.

· Work as part of a team to ensure high standard of care.

· Participates in team meetings and uses other meetings/trainings to accomplish the objectives the agency has for students and families.

· Maintain regular communication with supervisor.

· Monitor safety, health conditions in assigned cottage.

· Maintain cottage integrity.

· Plan and implementation of recreation, social activities, and special events for students.

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The Family Specialist is knowledgeable and experienced in regards to the application of appropriate social work skills and principals. The Family Specialist demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment and function as a team member in the professional treatment effort as it applies to each child/family on the assigned caseload. The Family Specialist must be equipped to identify the needs of the children and families in their care, and to address those needs through the application of various components of all of the White's Family Services care models, including Foster Care, Independent Living, Home-Based Services, and Adoption Services. This position is an integral part of the treatment team’s efforts toward permanency; reunification with the legal family, adoption, or independent living. This position requires an over-arching understanding of the entire continuum of services available for families, children, and the referring agencies. The individual must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Basic Responsibilities

Case Management

Under the periodic guidance of the Clinical Supervisor, develop conceptualization for each assigned case (in conjunction with the treatment team)

Attend and represent White’s at review hearings as well as child and family team meetings; make objective recommendations to the court and the team

Develop an individualized treatment plan for each assigned child/family in consultation with placing agency worker, program manager, and clinical supervisor

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Family Teachers can help youth learn to function in a home-like setting. By example and teaching primarily using the Teaching Family Model (TFM) modality; Family Teachers can offer; healthy values, a safe and secure structured environment, and opportunities for relationship building. Family Teachers will work as a full member of a treatment team for home of residents. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Basic Responsibilities

Provide clear consistent home rules and daily routines for residents through the use of the TFM system.

Implement the TFM to fidelity through the use of complete teachings with an understanding of the theories that underlie TFM Core training, including: learning theory, motivation systems, and skills curriculum.

Participate in monthly TFM consultations to identify strengths and areas for growth in using the model.

Participate in yearly evaluations for certification as a Family Teacher.

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Summary

The Alternate works in coordination and direction of the Teaching‑Parent couple and the Program Consultant, the Alternate Teaching‑Parent performs management duties associated with the day‑to‑day teaching and guidance of assigned youth in a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

Teach youth a curriculum of skills in social, self‑help, independent living, maintenance, and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual, and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home.

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Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment with optimal learning for abused/neglected youth. House Parents work in a structured, home-like environment and are responsible for providing emotional, physical, intellectual and psychological support to clients. House Parents are responsible for teaching life skills to youth aging out of the foster care system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The House Parents will provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn; model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the moral and spiritual development of youth; administer the day-to-day operations of a large family residence; supervise and work with other professional Family Teachers in carrying out responsibilities; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information. The Family Teacher is provided a private living area to sleep, shower, and spend time when they are not on duty and to receive personal visitors. The Family Teacher will model healthy grocery shopping with the residents as well as model independence by making their own healthy meals in the kitchen. Food, entertainment, household items, supplies, and utilities will be paid for by Carolina Youth Development Center as the House P lives in and manages the group home.

The House Parent will be responsible to care for up to 10 residents, aged 17-21. Initiates and ensures completion of daily activities related to maintenance of resident schedules including

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The Family Teacher has the responsibility of directing and safely supervising the youth in our care. The Family Teacher will provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn; model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the development of youth; and work with other professionals in carrying out responsibilities; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information.

Youth Population: The Family Teacher (s) will be responsible to care for up to 12 youth at a time. This includes seeing that youths’ day to day needs are met in addition to academic, medical and therapeutic requirements. The youth are placed in care by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) who maintains custody and guardianship over the youth. The youth display behaviors consistent with major depressive disorders, oppositional defiance and conduct disorder, developmental delays and other emotionally disruptive conditions. The youth at CYDC struggle with impulse control, emotional control, maintaining relationships, social skills and other behaviors. The families of the youth are involved in their treatment when possible. Family Teacher(s) are an important part of a caring and supportive team to provide the youth with effective treatment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Under the supervision/direction of the Program Consultant and/or Department Director, a Resident Assistant will supervise and guide youth as they learn day-to-day self-care, school and work skills in a supervised independent living setting. Also works under the supervision of designated Mental Health Professionals in the performance of duties as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional.

Responsibilities

Teaches youth a curriculum of skills in social, self-help, independent living, maintenance, and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual, and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home as defined by contract, licensing and the Teaching Family Model.

Provides or coordinates academic assistance to youth, teaching them how to enroll themselves, study and complete other school related activities.

Assists with the development of a normalized home environment that encourages the building of close family relationships among the youth and provides a naturalized family living experience. Assist with

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Consultant, the Lead Teaching Parent provides the day-to-day care and guidance of assigned youths in a residential care setting. The LTP lives in the home while on duty and while on-call (overnights). This position supervises all other direct care staff in the assigned Group Home.

Responsibilities:

Teaches youth a curriculum of skills in social, self-help, independent living, maintenance and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home.

Primary on-site contact with the community for the group home. Assists in the communication of the Home’s philosophy and programs to individuals and groups, agencies and the “community at large” within a service area. Provides or coordinates academic assistance to youths and works closely with the public-school system.

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OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

The Family Teacher(s) will provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn; model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the development of youth; complete the day-to-day operations of a large family residence; and work with other professional Family Teachers in carrying out responsibilities; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information.

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n a career as Family-Teaching Partners, part of giving youth a second chance is exposing them to new experiences. Youth come to the Boys Town Family Home Program for a variety of reasons – family issues, abuse, neglect, abandonment, involvement in the juvenile justice system. You come in by presenting them with opportunities in education and school involvement, giving them their first happy Thanksgiving or teaching them how faith can help them heal. We strive to give Boys Town Kids the fulfilling lives they deserve.

Schedule: Live in, 24x7 position

Responsibilities:

· Live on-site in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth through creating a safe and loving family-style living environment

· Provide emotional support utilizing praise, positive feedback, affection and empathy to build one’s self-confidence and respect

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Patrick Henry Family Services Operations is seeking committed candidates to apply to join our Homes of Hope ministry serving single mothers and their children as our Family Specialist.

The Homes of Hope Family Specialist (female applicants only) is a live-in position with housing provided, with flexible scheduling to include some scheduled weekly working hours, and some on-call hours. The Family Specialist, working as a treatment team member, plays a key role in helping young, single mothers learn and heal from previous trauma, and are trained/supported as such. TPs are trained to effectively apply the Teaching Family Model, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and attachment strategies in a congregate living setting and to provide life skills training and education to families in care. The Homes of Hope (HoH) Family Specialist develops and oversees the complete operation of the Homes of Hope home to provide residents with a safe, encouraging environment.

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The Residential Technician position functions as a part of the clinical team in our culturally sensitive Residential Treatment Level III setting. Staff provide the necessary supports to clients who are dually-diagnosed with a mental illness or severe emotional disturbance and co-occurring developmental disability. Service requires awake staff around the clock, and supervision of the clients is continuous.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

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Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

White’s Residential and Family Services, a Christ-Centered non-profit organization, is seeking a part-time Foster Care Advocate to broaden and enable our programs. With the addition of this key position, White’s will expand its reach and restore, rebuild, and redirect the lives of more children, teens, and families through its programs.

Job Summary:

Must effectively work independently and be self-motivated, skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, be comfortable with public speaking and making cold calls in order to meet objectives. He or she will work with

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Location: Wabash, Indiana

White’s Residential and Family Services, a Christ-Centered non-profit organization, is seeking a Family Specialist to broaden and enable our programs. With the addition of this key position, White’s will expand its reach and restore, rebuild, and redirect the lives of more children, teens, and families through its programs.

Job Summary:

The Family Specialist is knowledgeable and experienced in regards to the application of appropriate social work skills and principals. The Family Specialist demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment and function as a team member in the professional treatment effort as it applies to each child/family on the assigned caseload. The Family Specialist must

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OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment with optimal learning for abused/neglected youth. House Parents work in a structured, home-like environment and are responsible for providing emotional, physical, intellectual and psychological support to clients. House Parents are responsible for teaching life skills to youth aging out of the foster care system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Family Teacher will provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn; model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the moral and spiritual development of youth; administer the day-to-day operations of a large family residence; supervise and work with other professional Family Teachers in carrying out responsibilities; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information. The Family Teacher is provided a private living area to sleep, shower, and spend time when they are not on duty and to receive personal visitors. The Family Teacher will model healthy grocery shopping with the residents as well as model independence by making their own healthy meals in the kitchen. Food, entertainment, household items, supplies, and utilities will be paid for by Carolina Youth Development Center as the Family Teacher lives in and manages the group home.

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Methodist Home for Children, headquartered in Raleigh, is a 501(c)(3) that works to ensure safe, nurturing homes for children while working to eradicate the social and family problems that lead to abuse, neglect, family disruption and abandonment. We provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and we raise private funds to ensure that we can deliver the best in evidence-based services.

Assessment Counselors serve as the primary caregivers to youth being served by MHC’s juvenile assessment and crisis centers. They are responsible for engaging youth in a variety of activities to enhance the assessment process. Duties include implementing direct care services according to individualized service plans, engaging youth in assessment activities, implementing a non-punitive environment that motivates youth, and modeling appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth.

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