Children's Home Care Provider - Kingston, United States - LifeConnections

LifeConnections

Verified Company

Kingston, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

LifeConnections Children's Foster Care Providers in the Manchester area

Compensation:
$25K/Year, Tax Free, Per Child.

Position:
Foster Care Provider

Location:

Seacoast, NH region.

Description:

LifeConnections Children's Foster Care services is currently looking for individuals, couples or families in the New Hampshire Seacoast region who want to become a Children's Foster Care Home Care Provider and have a child in the foster care system live with you in your home, condo or apartment

What's involved?

As a Foster Care Home Care Provider, you will be paid to provide a stable, caring and supportive home for a child / adolescent / young adult in the foster care system.

You will work hand in hand with LifeConnections Specialized Support Services to help each client move towards leading an independent and fulfilling life.

Successful providers possess a passion for helping others, a great deal of patience and a clear understanding of individuals' needs who have experienced trauma and/or have a developmental disability.

What if I Need a Break?

Home Care Providers receive 14 days of respite per year, so you can go to the weddingtake a weekend off or go visit family.

Do I Get Training & Support?

LifeConnections Specialized Support Services provides extensive pre-placement training, on-going support, home visits and the availability of agency staff to guide and assist providers with any issues that might arise.

Typical Duties:

Provide a safe and supportive home for the individual to live.
Introduce interventions while working to achieve treatment plan goals and objectives.
Supervises and transports clients, this may include job search, medical appointments, weekly recreation, shopping trips, and other necessary trips.
Manage and administer medications as needed.
Assist with personal care as needed.
Provides a positive, supportive rolemodel for the client.
Reinforce appropriate client behavior through direct feedback and behavior modification techniques.
Documentation and timely submission of all notes, and all other client documentation deemed necessary by the organization.
Attends team meetings specific to the client and helps advocate for needs.

Status:
Contractor Status

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Be a legal resident of the state of NH;
Have sufficient income to meet monthly expenses of the household and the foster home and to provide of the needs of the children in care;
Be able to communicate English;
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
At least one-year prior experience working with children and families;
At least 2 years' experience working with youth and/or adults with developmental disabilities;
CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to become certified;
Valid driver's license and clean driving record;
Proof of car insurance;
Must pass criminal background checks and home safety checks;
Must participate in home study process with staff;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to act appropriately in the event of an emergency;
Experience working with youth and/or adults with trauma and/or other mental health needs is a plus.
LifeConnections assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. LifeConnections does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation._