Treatment Foster Parent Description
Full-Time Position
This is a professional foster home position, which involves supervision and direct care for at-risk, delinquent and/or dependent youth, ages 8-18, male or female. Treatment Foster Parents (TFP) contract with Catholic Community Services (CCS) through Youth & Family Consultants (YFC) to provide direct care for one or more youth placed in the home. TFPs work closely with an assigned Youth & Family Consultant in supporting the youths' Individualized Service Plans.
Requirements
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Certification as a TFP through the agency's certification process
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Valid Oregon driver's license and vehicle (with specified insurance)
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Personal liability insurance (homeowners'/renters' insurance)
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Criminal History Check & Fingerprinting Check
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1st Aide/CPR Certified
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Bachelor's or 2 Years of Experience Working with Youth is Preferred but not Mandatory
Duties & Responsibilities
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Maintain and operate a TFP home for the supervision, nurturing and guidance of youth as agreed upon with CCS/YFC
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Attend monthly In-Service and business meetings provided by YFC personnel, which count toward the mandatory 30 hours for primary TFP and 10 hours for secondary TFP of yearly training
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Attend scheduled appointments regarding youth and with assigned Youth & Family Consultant
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Complete necessary documentation regarding youth in care
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Provide transportation for youth as necessary
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Provide recreational opportunities for youth in care
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Maintain confidentiality regarding youth in care
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Be available for youth placement and services as agreed upon with CCS/YFC
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Monitor youths' daily routines/schedules
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Utilize payments by CCS/YFC to provide maintenance for youth as detailed in policy
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Utilize YFC Standard Operating procedures-SOP Manual as a basis of operation
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Back-Up/Respite Providers have modified Duties & Responsibilities
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