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Join to apply for the Respite House Parent role at Crossnore Communities for Children Crossnore Communities for Children provided pay range: $37,000.00/yr - $43,000.00/yr Respite Bridge Parent (Respite House Parent) Location: Western North Carolina; homes located in Winston-Salem, Hendersonville, Avery County, and Smoky Mountain region Schedule: Full Time, Exempt (24/7, live-in position while on shift, approximately 16 days a month). Salary: Hiring Range: $37,000 - $43,000 annually; $3000 SIGN ON BONUS Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. $0 co-pay for therapist visits with our health insurance plan. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Supportive team environment committed to professional growth and development. Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families As a Respite Bridge Parent, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in foster care. Break the Cycle of Trauma and Foster a Brighter Future Your work will help break the cycle of trauma and foster a brighter future for children and families. Be a Role Model and Mentor As a Respite Bridge Parent, you will be a role model and mentor, teaching children valuable life skills, promoting healthy habits, and encouraging education and personal growth. Education/Experience High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field strongly preferred. Minimum of two years experience in working with children and families required. Prior residential / house parent experience or previous foster parent experience and knowledge of age appropriate living skills strongly preferred Key Competencies: Culturally Competent Parenting: Ability to care for children of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and backgrounds. Trauma-Informed Care: Knowledge of child development and how it is impacted by trauma. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing situations. Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others. Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others. Resilience and Self-Care: Ability to manage stress and prioritize self-care. Job Duties: Provide respite, resides onsite and provides twenty-four-hour support and supervision for up to 6 foster youth. Ensures the physical, emotional, educational, social, spiritual and cultural needs of each individual resident are met. Responsible for the implementation, compliance, and documentation of Foster Care licensing regulations. Assesses foster youth(s) needs related to service plans, meeting treatment objectives. Maintains professional relationships, clear communication, and consistent contact with placement workers, case managers, therapists, teachers, advocates, attorneys, psychiatrists, doctors, dentists, child welfare professionals. Administers medications as instructed, attends all scheduled medical appointments. Monitors school attendance, assists with homework and projects, participates in school activities. Reports all issues, concerns, problems, or situations that may adversely affect the welfare and safety of the youth, staff, or program. Participates in all mandatory trainings provided by or identified by Crossnore as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossnore Communities for Children

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