Treatment Foster Parent Needed- Training and Support Provided

Full job description

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.

Foster Home Benefits:

• 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
• Contractor compensation: $1,800.00 - $5,000.00 per month Tax Free

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.