Treatment Foster Parent Needed- Training and Support Provided

Open Skies HC Company Brand; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training in Crisis Prevention, CPR/First Aid

Ongoing coaching and support

24/7 on-call support

Direct Support Professionals for additional in-home support

Job summary

A caring community organization is seeking foster care providers in Albuquerque, NM. As a Treatment Foster Parent, you will create a loving environment for youth, helping them thrive through nurturing relationships and guidance. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, facilitating community participation, and supporting personal development. Residency in New Mexico with a valid driver's license and extra space for a youth are essential qualifications. This role offers the chance to significantly impact young lives and support families in need.

Qualifications

• Resident of the state of New Mexico.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Extra empty bedroom or bed for the youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe home for youth.
• Involve youth in family/community activities.
• Utilize trauma-informed services for relationship building.
• Encourage positive social behavior.
• Assist with daily activities and life skills.
• Administer and monitor medication as necessary.
• Transport youth to appointments.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Document weekly progress and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed.
• Document weekly progress reports and incident reports as applicable.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to model life skills

Ability to provide trauma-informed care

Job description

Overview

There is a growing need for foster care providers who have caregiving experience and a willingness to provide person-centered care. Offering a safe, loving home to a youth is an incredible way to follow your heart and give back to the community. With Open Skies Healthcare, you're not only changing their lives but also creating a positive impact that will last a lifetime for them and for your family.

As a Treatment Foster Parent, your goal is to develop meaningful relationships with the youth placed in your home, while creating a safe and loving environment where they can thrive.

Locations

Clinical
707 Broadway
Suite 401
Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA

Benefits / Support

• Free training in Crisis Prevention, CPR/First Aid, and trauma-informed parenting
• Ongoing coaching and support
• 24/7 on-call support
• Direct Support Professionals for additional In-Home Support

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe home for youth
• Include youth in family and community activities
• Utilize trauma-informed services to help youth develop healthy relationships
• Encourage interaction and independence to promote positive social behavior
• Assist with daily activities, model, and teach life skills
• Maintain the health and safety of children and youth in your care
• Administer and monitor medication, when necessary
• Attend and transport youth to appointments
• Be a role model and remain calm in times of stress or excitement
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed
• Document weekly progress reports and incident reports as applicable

Requirements

• You must be a resident of the state of New Mexico
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have an extra empty bedroom or bed for the individual to have their own space

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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