Foster Care Backup Guardian & Crisis Support

Project Touch Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Touch Inc in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Foster Care Back-Up Babysitter to support assigned youths and assist with daily routines in a group home setting. The role emphasizes safety, crisis response, and effective communication, with duties ranging from supervision and meal preparation to documentation and transport as needed.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or substantial experience in child welfare, pass background checks, and hold a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field and 3 years of child welfare residential experience (preferred).
• or HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of child welfare residential experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to assemble and organize complex data and prepare professional quality reports from such data in many varied formats, using computer software, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Pre-Service training must be completed. Must pass all background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and have the ability to drive.
• Annual Training: Child Placing Agency will provide orientation for the position to reinforce the Foster Care Back-Up Babysitter's knowledge of the job demands. The agency will provide in-service training on an annual basis to help develop skills, responsibilities and emotional capabilities to meet these obligations. However, Foster Care Back-Up Babysitters may be required to seek training in a collaborative effort to fulfill annual training hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with daily supervision of children/youth in the group home. Should always know the whereabouts of each child and what activity he/she is engaged in.
• Intervene in situations where the child's best interest is at risk and maintain order, safety and control when necessary.
• Record significant events in the daily logbook and manage medication as necessary.
• Assist with food preparation, meals, snacks, and other household duties as applicable to shift.
• Participate in routine household cleaning and management and drive when needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Project Touch Inc in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Foster Care Back-Up Babysitter to support assigned youths and assist with daily routines in a group home setting. The role emphasizes safety, crisis response, and effective communication, with duties ranging from supervision and meal preparation to documentation and transport as needed.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or substantial experience in child welfare, pass background checks, and hold a valid Florida driver's license.