House Parents are caregivers and role models who work in a traditional family setting and are the front-line individuals of our organization. House Parents have the general responsibility of supervising and meeting the daily needs of the children in their cottage and therefore have a vested interest in every aspect of each childs life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary House Parents work in conjunction with Relief House Parents to care for and nurture up to ten children in a cottage.
• Responsibilities include meeting the material, physical, spiritual, emotional and disciplinary needs of the children.
• Prepares meals.
• Administers and documents medications dispensed.
• Provides transportation for residents in Youth Homes vehicles.
• Completes all required documentation and reports.
• Observes guidelines outlined in the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes Policy and Procedure manual.
• Reports childrens illnesses and accidents to Social Services Coordinator and Resident Director.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of the assigned cottage and surrounding area. Reports maintenance needs promptly and is responsible for the security of the cottage.
• Assure that children are appropriately dressed and observe children for deficiencies in personal hygiene, addressing deficiencies.
• Reports childrens school discipline and academic performance problems to Social Service Coordinator/Resident Director.
• Maintains an open line of communication with each child.
• Purchases clothes, school supplies and personal items for children.
• Perform any other duties directly or indirectly related to the child care operation and management as assigned by the Resident Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Must have a high school education or its equivalent
• Two years of work experience working with children or as a caregiver

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Due to the nature of the House Parent position, documentation from a licensed physician that employee can physically perform the duties is required within 30 days of employment. Employees must be able to perform all duties of a House Parent. The following physical requirements are necessary in order to meet the physical demands of the job:

• Must be able to drive a vehicle.
• Must be mobile; able to walk, stand, lift (up to 30 pounds), carry, reach, climb and stoop.
• Must be physically able to perform household chores within the cottage: cleaning (including mopping, sweeping, dusting, lifting objects) and cooking (including purchasing food, preparing food and cleaning kitchen).
• Must be physically able to drive children to and from doctors appointments, school functions and other activities.
• In case of a medical emergency involving a child, staff must be able to lift or move the child and to perform CPR and First Aid.
• Employees must be able to see, talk and hear
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned