House Parents are caregivers and role models who work in a traditional family setting and are the front-line individuals of our organization. House Parents have the general responsibility of supervising and meeting the daily needs of the children in their cottage and therefore have a vested interest in every aspect of each child's life.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Relief Part Time House Parents work in conjunction with the House Parents to care for and nurture up to ten children in a cottage.
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Responsibilities include meeting the material, physical, spiritual, emotional and disciplinary needs of the children.
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Prepares meals.
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Administers and documents medications dispensed.
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Provides transportation for residents in Youth Homes vehicles.
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Completes all required documentation and reports.
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Observes guidelines outlined in the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes Policy and Procedure manual.
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Reports children's illnesses and accidents to Social Services Coordinator and Resident Director.
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Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of the assigned cottage and surrounding area. Reports maintenance needs promptly and is responsible for the security of the cottage.
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Assure that children are appropriately dressed and observe children for deficiencies in personal hygiene, addressing deficiencies.
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Reports children's school discipline and academic performance problems to Social Service Coordinator/Resident Director.
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Maintains an open line of communication with each child.
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Purchases clothes, school supplies and personal items for children.
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Perform any other duties directly or indirectly related to the child care operation and management as assigned by the Resident Director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Must be at least 23 years of age.
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Must have a high school education or its equivalent
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Two years of work experience working with children or as a caregiver
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Due to the nature of the House Parent position, documentation from a licensed physician that employee can physically perform the duties is required within 30 days of employment. Employees must be able to perform all duties of a House Parent. The following physical requirements are necessary in order to meet the physical demands of the job:
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Must be able to drive a vehicle.
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Must be mobile; able to walk, stand, lift (up to 30 pounds), carry, reach, climb and stoop.
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Must be physically able to perform household chores within the cottage: cleaning (including mopping, sweeping, dusting, lifting objects) and cooking (including purchasing food, preparing food and cleaning kitchen).
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Must be physically able to drive children to and from doctors appointments, school functions and other activities.
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In case of a medical emergency involving a child, staff must be able to lift or move the child and to perform CPR and First Aid.
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Employees must be able to see, talk and hear
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Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
