Foster Parent Mentor

About Your Role

You will provide direct support, training, and assisting parents and caregivers in navigating systems of care for youth in their home. Developing structured and positive relationships with Caregivers to empower them to succeed in parenting youth impacted by trauma. Services are primarily delivered in a community setting, to parents who are caring for youth with identified behavioral and/or mental health concerns. Parent mentoring is client driven and provided during times identified as most relevant to the client (may include some nights, early mornings, and occasional weekends).

Responsibilities

• Use a combination of modalities including Motivational Interviewing and Collaborative Problem Solving in order to accomplish specific goals identified with the client.

Requirements

• Starting Pay: $19.23
• Eligible for mileage and travel time reimbursement
• Must be willing and able to drive up to one (1) hour to meet with clients
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year of relevant experience (additional education may substitute for years of experience)
• Prior experience working or caring for youth who exhibit challenging behavior
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and auto insurance
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates who have lived experience as a Foster Parent

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles

Benefits

• Full Time Employees: Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over each year Up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
• All Employees 401K
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance program
• Pet Insurance
• Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cellphone benefits may vary based on Position/State/County

Pay

• $19.23

Schedule

• May include some nights, early mornings, and occasional weekends

What We Offer

• Full Time Employees: Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over each year Up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
• All Employees 401K
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance program
• Pet Insurance
• Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cellphone benefits may vary based on Position/State/County

Application Deadline

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Additional Information

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