Caregiver for Vulnerable Youth

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Present Help in the Time of Trouble Refuge, Inc. Full time

Present Help in the Time of Trouble Refuge, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment for disadvantaged youth. We are seeking a Resource Parent to join our team.

Job Summary

The Resource Parent will be responsible for the daily operation of a community home, ensuring the general well-being of up to four (4) CSEC youth. The individual will establish a consistent daily routine to create a sense of normalcy and predictability, work closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals involved in youth care, and provide emotional support to help the youth process their trauma.

  • Provide a safe and stable home environment for children placed in your care.
  • Develop trusting relationships with children to help them feel secure and valued.
  • Maintain a trauma-informed atmosphere that recognizes and responds to the youth's needs.
  • Meet the basic needs by preparing and providing daily meals.
  • Ensure youth have appropriate clothing and dressed properly each day.
  • Maintain a clean and working community home.
  • Take youth to all appointments and transport when necessary.
  • Establish a consistent daily routine to help create a sense of normalcy and predictability.
  • Handle personal hygiene needs, routines, and school attendance for youth.
  • Monitor weekly group meetings.
  • Offer emotional care and support to help the youth process their trauma.
  • Help the youth cope with grief, depression, PTSD, and adjustment issues related to being removed from their birth family.
  • Help the youth build and maintain healthy relationships with peers and adults, fostering social skills and positive interactions.
  • Be aware of and sensitive to youth cultural background and experience important for youth identity and healing process.
  • Collaborate and work closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals involved in the youth care.
  • Participate in case meetings and share observations about the youth's progress and needs.
  • Ensure the youth has transportation to and from visitations with biological family.
  • Facilitate access and transportation to necessary health care services, including physical, mental, and behavioral health care.
  • Ensure youth have regular medical checkups, therapy sessions, and medication management.
  • Ensure the youth receive necessary medical and dental appointments and follow treatment plans.
  • Ensure the youth have access to education, whether through traditional schooling or alternative educational programs.
  • Support the youth academic needs and advocate for any special services they may require.
  • Set clear rules and expectations and use positive reinforcements.
  • Manage challenging behaviors.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the youth's history and experiences.
Educational Background:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Ideal candidates will possess experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas: working with children, crisis management techniques, exposure working with the LGBTQ individuals, relative experience working with foster or community homes, child care services, or youth services.

Skills:

We seek candidates with open communication, patience, empathy, compassion, flexibility, resilience, and perseverance, as well as a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, stamina, and energy.

Working Conditions:

This position requires working in a community home. A valid driver's license is required, and travel may be necessary for community engagement and field experiences.

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