Respite House Parent

Overview

Respite Bridge Parent (Respite House Parent) Location/

Schedule:

Full-Time position (approximately 16 days per month). Covers respite for Bridging Families homes across Western North Carolina, including Avery County, Hendersonville, Winston-Salem, Metrolina region, and the Smoky Mountain region. Overnight stays in program homes required for the duration of the respite shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Respite events typically last 1–4 days. Housing is not provided. Additional travel may include visits to agencies, clinics, hospitals, offices, and field trip locations.

Salary: Hiring Range: $37,000 - $43,000 annually per person; $3000 SIGN ON BONUS - Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range, while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• $0 co-pay for therapist visits with our health insurance plan, promoting access to mental health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Supportive team environment committed to professional growth and development.

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families. As a Respite Bridge Parent, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in foster care. You will help to maintain a safe, therapeutic, stable, nurturing on-campus home for youth in foster care while the full-time Bridge Parents are on respite.

Break the Cycle of Trauma and Foster a Brighter Future
. Your work will help break the cycle of trauma and foster a brighter future for children and families. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to help families overcome challenges and achieve permanency.

Be a Role Model and Mentor
. As a Respite Bridge Parent, you will be a role model and mentor, teaching children valuable life skills, promoting healthy habits, and encouraging education and personal growth. You will help children build resilience, confidence, and self-esteem, setting them up for success in life.

Join a Supportive Community
. By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive community that values collaboration, empathy, and compassion. You will work alongside experienced professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Find Fulfillment and Purpose
. This rewarding role offers a sense of fulfillment and purpose, knowing that your work is making a real difference in the lives of others. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, developing new skills and experiences that will benefit you throughout your career.

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
• Minimum of two years experience in working with children and families required, preferably in a mental health or child welfare setting.
• Prior residential / house parent experience or previous foster parent experience and knowledge of age appropriate living skills strongly preferred.

• Culturally Competent Parenting:
  Ability to care for children of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and backgrounds.
• Trauma-Informed Care:
  Knowledge of child development and how it is impacted by trauma; ability to provide trauma-informed care and support.
• Communication and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface well with others, including children, birth parents, and professionals.
• Flexibility and Adaptability:
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing situations, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Emotional Intelligence and Empathy:
  Ability to understand and manage one s own emotions and those of others; empathetic and compassionate approach to working with children and families.
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others, including birth parents, professionals, and community partners.
• Resilience and Self-Care:
  Ability to manage stress and prioritize self-care to maintain a high level of emotional and physical well-being.

• As assigned to provide respite, resides onsite and provides twenty-four-hour support and supervision for up to 6 foster youth.
• Ensures the physical, emotional, educational, social, spiritual and cultural needs of each individual resident are met, and appropriate safety and supervision of all residents is maintained.
• Responsible for the implementation, compliance, and documentation of Foster Care licensing regulations and Crossnore Communities for Children’s Policies and Procedures.
• As an active part of a multidisciplinary team,…