Benefits:
New House Accommodations
Training & development
Wellness resources
Position Purpose
This position is a Resource (Foster) Parent at a foster care level community home for youth who are victims and survivors of human trafficking, specifically commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). The organization Present Help in the Time of Trouble Refuge, Inc. (Present Help), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a nurturing and safe environment for women, children, and individuals facing various challenges has contracted with the City of Philadelphia, to provide these community home placement and supportive services for CSEC youth for the City.
Job Summary In this vital role, the individual will be responsible for the daily operation of the community home and the general well-being of up to four CSEC youth and their care. The individual will establish a consistent daily routine to help create a sense of normalcy and predictability, which can be comforting for children who have experienced instability and may have special needs. The individual will be responsible for developing a trusting relationship with the youth, provide emotional care and support to help the youth process their trauma, work closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals involved in youth care. The individual will facilitate access and transportation to necessary health care services, including physical, mental, and behavioral health care and ensure that youth have access to education. The individual will set clear rules and expectations and maintain the confidentiality of the youth history and experiences.
Responsibilities
Provide a safe, nurturing and stable home environment for children placed in your care.
Develop trusting relationships with children to help them feel secure and valued.
Maintain a trauma- informed atmosphere that recognizes and responds to the youth’s needs.
Meet the basic needs by preparing and providing daily meals.
Ensure youth have appropriate clothing and clothed properly each day.
Maintain a clean and working community home
Take youth to all appointments and transport when necessary.
Establish a consistent daily routine to help create a sense of normalcy and predictability, which can be comforting for children who have experienced instability.
Handle personal hygiene needs, routines, and school attendance for youth.
Monitor weekly group meetings.
Offer emotional care and support to help the youth process their trauma.
Help the youth cope with grief, depression, PTSD, and adjustment issues related to being removed from their birth family.
Help the youth build and maintain healthy relationships with peers and adults, fostering social skills and positive interactions.
Be aware of and sensitive to youth cultural background and experience important for youth identity and healing process.
Collaborate and work closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals involved in the youth care.
Participate in case meetings and share observations about the youth's progress and needs.
Ensure the youth has transportation to and from visitations with biological family.
Facilitate access and transportation to necessary health care services, including physical, mental, and behavioral health care.
Ensure youth have regular medical checkups, therapy sessions, and medication management.
Ensure the youth receive necessary medical and dental appointments and follow treatment plans.
Ensure the youth have access to education, whether through traditional schooling or alternative educational programs.
Support the youth academic needs and advocate for any special services they may require.
Set clear rules and expectations and use positive reinforcements.
Manage challenging behaviors.
Maintain the confidentiality of the youth's history and experiences
Treat the youth with dignity and respect and ensure the youth privacy is protected.
Engage in ongoing training to stay informed about the dynamics of human trafficking, trauma- informed care, and best practices for supporting affected children.
Educational Background:
A high school diploma or GED.
Experience Ideal candidates will possess experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Working with children in various capacities (childcare, education, etc.).
Crisis management techniques to handle challenging situations effectively.
Exposure working with the LGBTQ individuals.
Relative experience working with foster or community homes, child care services, or youth services.
Skills:
Open Communication, Patience, Empathy, Compassion, Flexibility, Resilience and Perseverance, Commitment to continuous learning, Adaptability, Stamina and Energy
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in a community home.
Valid driver’s license
Travel may be necessary for community engagement and field experiences.
Candidates who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives through supportive parenting are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Resource Parent.
Present Help is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Present Help values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. Present Help does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.