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Foster Parents; single or married couple- Rapid , SD

Job in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, 57700, USA
Listing for: Abbott House
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-08
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Foster Parents (single or married couple)- Rapid City, SD

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  • Purpose:
    • Implementation of the agency treatment philosophy on the living unit.
    • Develop and implement programs and services that achieve treatment objectives for each resident.
    • Promote quality services by supporting child care staff.
    • Provide care and services for children as an integral part of the team.
  • Qualifications:
    • Screen foster parents prior to child placement using standardized assessment methods that meet legal home study requirements.
    • Require foster parents to undergo a medical exam, including a skin tuberculin test, before placement and at license renewal, unless health circumstances dictate otherwise.
    • Ensure foster parents have the experience, characteristics, and temperament suitable for working with children and their families, providing care that promotes healthy development.
    • Ability to teach youth care theory and practice to staff working directly with children.
    • Knowledge of group processes and dynamics.
    • Ability to lead and direct staff effectively.
    • Motivate and collaborate with other professionals and agency employees.
    • Interact with cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the client population.
    • Responsible To: Foster Care Supervisor
  • Principal Accountabilities:
    • Provide direct therapeutic services to children.
    • Train and proficiently use the Interaction and Motivation program, consulting with staff and applying it in work with youth.
    • Ensure close supervision of children per agency standards.
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  • Intervene judiciously in crises to ensure safety of children, staff, and property, following agency procedures.
  • Maintain staff competence through ongoing development, training, and motivation.
  • Assess each resident and develop a case service plan tailored to their needs.
  • Maintain positive communication with parents, referral, and collateral agencies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
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