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House Parent (Individual)

St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)
St. Augustine, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025 CLOSED ON 4/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent (Individual) position at St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)?

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!

www.sayskids.org

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.

    Salary : $47,000 - $48,555

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