• Provides care to assigned infants, toddlers, and young children that reside in the foster home the member serves in
• Maintain the assigned household and vehicle
• Transports children to and participates in children’s medical, dental, and therapy appointments
• Completes required state documentation for the children’s service activities
• Maintains all standards of care and documentation with Casa de Esperanza’s policies and Residential Child Care Licensing Guidelines
• Builds community within the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood
• Participates as a team member in the care of the children in the home the member is assigned to serve in
• Contributes to the mission of Casa de Esperanza

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Completed Application and References
• Cleared Background Check
• Valid driver’s license (held for at least two years) is required to transport children and operate agency owned vehicles. Applicants without a driver’s license or those who have not been licensed for at least two years will not be permitted to transport children or operate agency vehicles
• Cleared pre-placement drug screen. Clear random drug screens for duration of placement
• Completion of TB Screening
• Annual vaccination for Influenza
• Remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless an exemption applies)

• Empathy for the needs of children in care
• Desire to serve the children in care
• Ability to prioritize the needs of the children
• Sound judgement and decision making
• Excellent work ethic
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Strong communication skills
• Emotional regulation in high stress and high emotion situations

Health insurance, fully furnished housing, living allowance, Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion

Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos-the House of Hope for Children-is a safe place for children in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV. Casa de Esperanza provides residential care, and coordinates medical and psychological services according to the needs of each child.