Children's Home Care Provider

Do you want to get paid to be a Specialized Foster Care Parent?

We have TWO children that need a foster care home right now!

You MUST be willing to become a licensed Foster Care Parent!

FOSTER CARE CHILD #1

ANNUAL STIPEND: $60,000/Year, TAX FREE!!!

LOCATION: Southern NH (Nashua, Salem, Manchester, Northfield, Dover, etc.)

REQUIRED: Must be LGBTQ friendly.

CLIENT NEEDS: No children in the home (of any age), but pets are OK.

DIAGNOSES: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay

CLIENT DESCRIPTION:

This individual is a teenager who likes animals, sports, being outdoors, enjoys utilizing fidgets and other sensory regulating tools such as kinetic sand. He can advocate for his needs and prefers opportunities to “help” or complete a task versus play a game with a peer. He recently reached out to members of his team and felt comfortable and safe enough to share that he would like to identify as a male. This individual can be sensitive to loud sounds and loud/chaotic environments. This will typically result in him running off to a safe space. He has worked on this behavior and has a set plan in place that is working. He also utilizes braces on his legs for a portion of the day to assist with mobility.

He has historically had difficulty with unexpected changes, responding to “no,” and gaining staff’s attention appropriately. He does sometimes compete with his peers for staff attention which can lead to peer conflict. All of these situations can lead to tantrum behavior which could include yelling, and/or bolting. He benefits from using a visual schedule. He does not typically have difficulty with his morning routine but can struggle to maintain his room hygiene.

FOSTER CARE CHILD #2

ANNUAL STIPEND: $60,000/Year, TAX FREE!!!

LOCATION: Looking for a Foster Care Parent near Northfield NH.

REQUIRED: Trauma informed, Licensed Foster Parent.

CLIENT NEEDS:

• Clear English speaking (for comprehension).
• No children in the home (of any age), but pets are okay.

DIAGNOSES: Autism spectrum disorder (high functioning), mild intellectual disability, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression.

CLIENT DESCRIPTION:

This teenage individual has major challenges with comprehension, memory, and social skills. This individual is very socially motivated, which often lead to conflictual interactions with peers when paired with his poor social skills. This individual’s understanding of the world, especially as it pertains to his pending responsibilities as an adult, is limited. Since his placement in his current residential program, he has not shown any violent behaviors, though he does have serious difficulties connecting with his peers, including challenging social interactions, alienation, and at times being targeted by his peers for harassment and bullying. He reports that his peers find him annoying, and he is actively working with staff to develop his social skills. His processing, comprehension, and memory is below the level of his peers, indicative of learning disability and cognitive delay. At this time, staff are working on activities of independent living, such as bathing, tooth brushing, regular meals, medications, and shoe-tying, most of which he is able to complete, but requires prompting and sometimes instruction to complete them accurately. He expresses interest in earning income, attending college, and achieving a career, but lacks many foundational skills to do so and possesses a limited understanding of what his goals will take to achieve.

Specialized Foster Care Parent Role Description:

LifeConnections Specialized Support Services is currently looking for experienced individuals, couples, or families in New Hampshire who want to become a Specialized Foster Care Provider (Foster Parent) and have one of our foster care children, adolescents or young adult clients in the foster care system live with you in your home, condo or apartment!

What’s involved?

As a Specialized Foster Care Provider, you will be paid to provide a stable, caring and supportive home for a child / adolescent / young adult in the foster care system. You will work hand in hand with LifeConnections Specialized Support Services to help each client move towards leading an independent and fulfilling life. Successful providers possess a passion for helping others, a great deal of patience and a clear understanding of individuals’ needs who have experienced trauma and/or have a developmental disability.

What if I Need a Break?

Home Care Providers receive 14 days of respite per year, so you can go to the wedding… take a weekend off or go visit family.

Do I Get Training & Support?

LifeConnections Specialized Support Services provides extensive pre-placement training, on-going support, home visits and the availability of agency staff to guide and assist providers with any issues that might arise.

Typical Duties:

· Provide a safe and supportive home for the individual to live.

· Introduce interventions while working to achieve treatment plan goals and objectives.

· Supervises and transports clients, this may include job search, medical appointments, weekly recreation, shopping trips, and other necessary trips.

· Manage and administer medications as needed.

· Assist with personal care as needed.

· Provides a positive, supportive role-model for the client.

· Reinforce appropriate client behavior through direct feedback and behavior modification techniques.

· Documentation and timely submission of all notes, and all other client documentation deemed necessary by the organization.

· Attends team meetings specific to the client and helps advocate for needs.

Status: Contract

Required Skills/Qualifications:

1. Be a legal resident of the state of NH;

2. Be at least 21 years of age as the date of the application;

3. Have sufficient income to meet monthly expenses of the household and the foster home and to provide of the needs of the children in care;

4. Be able to communicate English;

5. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

6. At least one-year prior experience working with children and families;

7. At least 2 years’ experience working with youth and/or adults with developmental disabilities;

8. CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to become certified;

9. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record;

10. Proof of car insurance;

11. Must pass criminal background checks and home safety checks;

12. Must participate in home study process with staff;

12. Strong verbal and written communication skills;

13. Ability to act appropriately in the event of an emergency;

15. Experience working with youth and/or adults with trauma and/or other mental health needs is a plus.

LifeConnections assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. LifeConnections does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Keywords: Foster Care, Foster Parent, Home Care Provider, Caregiver, Shared Living.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that we are looking for individuals to become licensed, paid foster care parents and have a child in the foster care system live with you in your home?
• Are you willing to complete a comprehensive background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Northfield, NH (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $60,000