TEACHING PARENT

BOYS AND GIRLS HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA

P.O. BOX 127, 400 FLEMINGTON DRIVE

LAKE WACCAMAW, NORTH CAROLINA

POSITION/DEPARTMENT: TEACHING PARENT

DEPARTMENT: Residential

This position will earn a regular hourly rate of $14.42 overtime rate of $21.63 and will work a rotating schedule requiring overtime on certain weeks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the

essential duties of the job. Background investigation required. Must provide HR

with a written negative drug screening test prior to hiring.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

High school Diploma

Two (2) years experience working with client population preferred.

Preferred Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

Must have a complete physical with TB by a doctor prior to reporting to work. Physical health must meet all standards as established by the Department of Human Resources or other local agencies governing childcare. Medical examination shall include tests necessary to determine that the individual does not have any communicable disease or condition that poses significant risk of transmission in the facility. Must be completed on a DSS Physical Form and given to HR.

Valid North Carolina drivers license, an acceptable driving record and insurable by BGHNC carrier.

Must successfully complete all phases of pre-service and on-going training, including, but not limited to, physical restraint training, First Aid, CPR/AED, Universal Precautions, and Medication Administration.

SUPERVISOR/CHAIN OF COMMAND: Case Management Consultant

WORKING SCHEDULE: Full-time professional, flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position and BGHNC.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Teaching Parent is to provide program services

to teach skills, and provide supervision for youth being served in the group home.

The position’s job responsibilities include implementing direct care services

through use of the agency’s Teaching Family Model of Care, and working with

youth, families, volunteers, and community representatives in the group home

and community settings.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implement direct care services according to an individualized service plan and consistent with the agency’s Teaching Family Model of Care.
2. Teach youth a curriculum of skills, including social, self-regulation, independent living and academic skills.
3. Develop, to the highest degree possible, a normalized family-style home environment providing counseling, concern, direction, assistance, and support for the youth in care. Develop and participate in creative activities for youths and staff.
4. Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youths, colleagues, and the community-at-large.
5. Regularly seek consultation from appropriate supervisory staff, provide detailed information regarding significant issues affecting youth in care, and accept and implement feedback.
6. Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with all program consumers including but not limited to, youths, parents/family, school personnel, neighbors, referral agencies, administrators, etc.
7. Perform daily operational functions such as facility cleaning (interior and exterior) and maintenance, cooking, shopping, supplies inventory, manage financial/budget tasks, and other rotating assignments.
8. Actively monitor all aspects of the physical property. Maintain all property in clean, safe, attractive manner. Comply with guidelines for property maintenance and management.
9. Drive agency vehicles for purpose of transporting youths and operating all facets of the treatment program. Transport youth for routine home activities, court appointments, medical appointments, family visits, other required appointments, and emergency situations.
10. Provide assistance and support to other program staff in their job responsibilities.
11. Work a flexible work schedule each month providing consecutive 24-hour per day or other periods of coverage of the home as scheduled and on an as-needed or emergency basis.
12. Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrators, for homes other than those primarily assigned.
13. Attend and take advantage of, regularly scheduled in-service and specially scheduled training sessions. Take advantage of other professional growth opportunities. Maintain required certifications and re-certifications for job by participating in available training.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or CEO.

CRITICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

1. Thorough knowledge of procedures and performing duties assigned.
2. Thorough knowledge of state and local guidelines, source materials and references relating to and operating a residential program.
3. Understands safety hazards and precautions.
4. Ability to perform physical demands associated with daily operational functions, property management, and client interactions, such as standing, bending, lifting, participation in physical activities, facility cleaning (interior and exterior) and maintenance, cooking, shopping, supplies inventory, and other rotating assignments.
5. Ability to comprehend and produce accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, client treatment plans, progress summaries, manage financial/budget tasks and community correspondence.
6. Ability to communicate professionally with consumers, including, but not limited to, parents, colleagues, and community service providers.
7. Ability to provide on-going visual and physical proximity supervision of clients.
8. Ability to participate in recreational activities with clients, including, but not limited to, arts, athletics, and outdoor activities.
9. Ability to drive a 12 passenger van to transport clients.
10. Ability to drive for agency related events during the day or night.
11. Regular attendance at primary worksite and agency related events.
12. Ability to work a flexible schedule and shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and extending periods of time.
13. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from client population. Must be able to work in high pressure, high stress environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and emotional control.
14. Possible exposure to infectious diseases.

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION CORE VALUES:

1. MISSION: BGHNC employees embrace the principles of integrity, servant leadership, dependability, inclusion, and commitment to promote health, healing, and hope to children, youth, and families.
2. PROFESSIONALISM: BGHNC employees demonstrate professionalism through positive leadership, giving and receiving feedback, and pursuing ongoing education and professional growth. BGHNC professionalism includes timeliness, attendance, maintaining appropriate boundaries in all settings, as well as engaging in conduct consistent with BGHNC values.
3. COMMUNICATION: BGHNC employees provide professional and empathetic feedback with all stakeholders. They communicate in a positive, strength-based approach in all interactions, demonstrating the integrity and excellence of the organization.
4. TEAMWORK: BGHNC employees engage in hands-on collaborative efforts with other team members, as well as the BGHNC organization. They strive to achieve a common goal of completing tasks in the most compassionate, effective, and efficient way – while building an extraordinary workplace with high standards. BGHNC teamwork is inclusive, equitable, and culturally competent.
5. STEWARDSHIP: BGHNC employees embrace a long-term approach to decision making. This approach benefits agency objectives while valuing clients, community, and the culture of BGHNC. BGHNC stewardship prioritizes a commitment to the organizational assets of property, staff, reputation, and history.
6. RESILIENCY: BGHNC employees demonstrate the ability to complete job responsibilities, exhibit adaptability and perseverance in all situations, maintain a growth mindset, and strive for an appropriate work/life balance.

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended as a contract of employment. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.