In-Home Specialist On-Call; Overnight

In-Home Specialist On-Call (Overnight)

Position at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services (Los Angeles, CA).

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

• Support Agency staff will observe the Resource Parents’ (RP) home for any items that can be a danger to the child’s wellbeing.
• Once Support Agency staff receives confirmation from Placement Assistant Staff (PAS) that client is in route, staff will advise RP of estimated time of arrival.
• Support Agency staff will email RP the client’s contact information, and any supporting documents that are needed.
• RP or Support Agency staff will have transportation fill out the transition form upon arrival to the RP’s home.
• Support Agency staff will meet client at the RP’s house to engage and welcome client; staff will complete intake, safety plan, Medication Administration Record (if applicable), take photo, complete inventory, and search client for confiscating any contraband items.
• Support Agency staff will provide hygiene products and emergency clothing as needed.
• Support Agency staff will explain the incentive program, review expectations, and provide support to the client.
• Support Agency staff will review medication and paperwork with RP if applicable.
• Support Agency staff will call RP’s for a check‑in at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 10:00 pm.
• Support Agency staff will engage with client in the RP’s home 3 to 5 times a week, and more if needed; staff will contact RP to arrange visits prior to arrival.
• Support Agency staff will engage with client by bringing various activities to the homes or going on outings (if applicable).
• Support Agency staff will participate in CFTs.
• Support Agency staff will assist clients with their homework assignments if needed.
• Support Agency staff will be available by phone to respond to after‑hours emergent/urgent/crisis situations, including responding to psychiatric emergencies and coordinating for Psychiatric Mobil Response Team (PMRT).
• Support Agency staff will assess emotional/behavior status and provide any needed interventions to address anxieties/feelings regarding changes in placement or separation from family and friends.
• Support Agency staff will provide the TSH Resource Parents with hands‑on support at their home with the client anytime of the day and night (Resource Parents have access to Support Agency staff 24 hours 7 days a week).
• Support Agency staff will ensure medication authorization is current and prescriptions are filled.
• Support Agency staff will address any other related issues or concerns.
• Support Agency staff will provide Resource Parent and client/youth with a contact information sheet including social worker and provider phone numbers for 24/7 response.
• In the event of an emergency, Support Agency staff will transport client to the nearest hospital.
• Support Agency staff will complete and submit all Serious Incident Reports such as Away from Care incidents, medical, and physical altercations, and be responsible for following up on any serious incident reports, notifying the appropriate parties such as Licensing, DCFS, assigned Social Worker, and the on‑site team.
• Support Agency staff will assist RP’s with any mandated reporting.
• In the event of removals/relocations, Support Agency staff will transport clients to new temporary shelter home assignments.
• Support Agency staff will provide respite to the RP’s.
• Support Agency staff will collaborate with shelter home caregivers regarding setting up and facilitating Get 2 Know calls while offering ongoing support to the RP’s and client.
• Support Agency staff will have ongoing collaboration with RP’s regarding clients’ shelter care needs, appointments, follow‑ups, etc.
• Support Agency staff are to utilize personal vehicle to visit RP’s homes; staff will be eligible to receive mileage reimbursements for the use of their vehicle at the approved IRS rate.

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