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ResCare in Yakima is recruiting Foster Aides interested in making a difference with at risk youth. Work with children individually through a positive behavioral role model set. This is a driving position. Evenings and weekends are needed.
GENERAL SUMMARY
ResCare Foster Care Child Support Aides are responsible for providing the support required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a particular child, including child supervision and the documentation of the childs care. Foster Care Child Support Aides work under the direction of a home care supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Document support information about the childs essential care requirements and ensuring the childs needs are met during services.
Establish processes for emergency medical treatment.
Provide physical and behavioral support that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of the child in their current placement and community.
Provide physical assistance and support to the child to prevent injury to self or others.
Provide protective supervision and positive behavior support for the child at all times.
Perform only the tasks defined in the childs ResCare HomeCare Plan of Care.
Immediately report any changes in a childs mental or physical condition, as well as changes in the clients need for care, to the home care supervisor.
Follow ResCare HomeCares policies and procedures and attend all required training.
Provide timely documentation for work performed.
Report to work as scheduled, prepared and on time.
Respect the rights of the children and families to have different beliefs, opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and customs.
Maintain strict confidentiality of information regarding the children.
Have a professional working relationship with the children at all times.
Demonstrate complete honesty and ethical behavior at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Ability to lift 20 pounds, reach above the shoulders, bend forward from the waist, bend at the knees and stand for long periods.
Ability to push, pull, force exertion up to 50 pounds.
Communications skills sufficient to convey and understand the information required to implement written plans of care and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge and ability to monitor the behavior of the children, or the capacity to learn how to monitor their behavior.
Ability to immediately respond to emergencies without direct supervision and in accordance with ResCare HomeCare policies and procedures.
Acceptance of a childs individual differences and preferences.
Ability to comprehend and maintain professional boundaries at all times with the children, their families, friends and representatives.
Be bilingual or multilingual if serving limited English speaking children.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY W.A.C. AND DSHS/AAA CONTRACTS:
Be age 18 to 20 years and be enrolled in a BA or BSW program: or be age 21 or older and have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Possess knowledge of community resources for youth.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of family systems and child development.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of a team or multi-disciplinary approach.
If transporting children, be 21 or older and have a reliable means of transportation and valid drivers license, a good driving record with no history or DWI violations or moving violations) and automobile liability insurance that meets the statutory required minimum amounts of coverage.
Possess valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Successfully complete a criminal background check through DSHS and the WA state Patrol and the FBI if applicable.
Possess the ability to work with diverse groups and populations.
Possess the ability to make objective, visual assessments of home conditions and crisis situations and to communicate information appropriately.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Local travel may be required.
All interested applicants please visit our website @ www.rescare.com/careers
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