RISE Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

There is a growing need for foster care providers that have caregiving experience and a willingness to provide person-centered care. Offering a safe and loving home for a youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities is an incredible way to follow your heart and give back to the community.

You can provide a nurturing environment where a child can thrive, and RISE Host Homes can provide guidance and support along the way. With RISE, you're not only changing their lives, but also creating a positive impact that will last a lifetime for them and for your family.

As a Host Home Parent, your goal is to develop meaningful relationships with the youth placed in your home, while creating a safe and loving environment where they can thrive.

RISE Host Homes Benefits:

• Free training in Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS), CPR/First Aid, and trauma informed parenting
• Ongoing coaching and support
• 14 - 21 overnight relief annually
• 24/7 on-call support
• Direct Support Professionals for additional In Home Support
• Contractor compensation: $1,800.00 - $3,000.00 per month

Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe home for youth
• Include youth in family and community activities
• Utilize trauma-informed services to to help youth develop healthy relationships
• Encourage interaction and independence to promote positive social behavior
• Assist with daily activities, model and teach life skills
• Maintain the health and safety of children and youth in your care
• Administer and monitor medication, when necessary
• Attend and transport youth to appointments
• Be a role model and remain calm in times of stress or excitement
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed
• Document weekly progress reports and incident reports as applicable

Requirements:

• Must be 21 or older.
• You must be a resident of the state of Oregon.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have an extra empty bedroom for the individual to have their own space.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain licensing standards and requirements per Host Home OARs

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods:

(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885

(b) Dedicated email hrdept @ riseservicesinc.org

(c) US mail

(d) Dedicated phone - 1-866-242-2714: DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $2,400.00 - $3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Child welfare experience do you have?
• Do you have an extra empty bedroom for the individual to have their own space?

License/Certification:

• drivers license and reliable transportation (Required)
• Oregon Residential Address (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person