Respite House Parent

Crossnore Communities for Children provided pay range

This range is provided by Crossnore Communities for Children. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$37,000.00/yr - $43,000.00/yr

Location: Western North Carolina; homes located in Avery County, Hendersonville, Winston-Salem, Metrolina Region, and Smoky Mountain region.

Schedule: Full Time, Exempt (24/7, live-in position while on shift, approximately 16 days a month). While on shift, Respite Bridge Parents will live on site for the duration of each Respite event that they cover. Respite events usually range from 1-4 days. Schedule may include holidays. Housing, meals, local transportation, and supplies provided while on shift. Work will involve travel to and living in Bridging Families homes throughout the region.

Additional travel may be included: human services agencies, clinics, hospitals, offices, and locations for field trips.

Salary: Hiring Range: $37,000 - $43,000 annually; $3,000 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…