Saint Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) has been providing quality therapeutic services to youth for over 30 years and is currently accepting applications for a Houseparent. This is a unique, full-time opportunity to become a member of a dedicated and professional team passionate about the care of the youth we serve, who are 6 to 17 years old.
Do you seek meaningful work and to make a positive impact in a youths life? Do you have a passion to help a child heal? Come join a remarkable team that provides quality trauma informed therapeutic services to children.
Check out our website for more information about what we do!
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in providing therapeutic mental health and/or substance use services
A valid Florida drivers license
A history free of offenses as listed on the Affidavit of Good Moral Character
Must be able to pass an extensive background screening and reference check
Must be able to pass a drug screening
Positive, professional manner to the children and other agency personnel
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Be a passionate role model and remain a positive mentor for children
Individuals that enjoy working with a team and thinking outside the box to support children and their families
Provide a homelike environment. Make the SAYS residential environment as near to a home as is possible
Directly supervise and manage the behavior of the children
Provide behavior intervention services to children with mental health diagnoses
Follow proper physical restraint techniques when necessary to prevent a child from harming themselves or others
Plan and discuss group discussions or constructive recreational activities with children when appropriately scheduled
Implement behavior intervention and teach social skills
Maintain accurate records and written documentation of all work activities in the manner prescribed by the Program Director and the policies and procedures
Attend treatment team meetings
Support, motivate and encourage clients and staff
Provide structure, activities, and support to the children
Maintain daily living and a therapeutic environment
Purchase food, plan menus, and prepare meals
Perform general housekeeping and laundry
Report facility or grounds maintenance needs to the Operations Manager to assure the safety of the clients
Instruct children in personal hygiene habits and oversee the physical health of the children
Dispense items such as toiletries, clothing, linens, etc. as required
Monitor and document consumption of medication and ensure that the proper medication and dosage is always available
Participate in all referral interviews and new intakes as needed
Transport children to any appointments, medical or otherwise, to school as needed, and any other place as prescribed by the individual treatment plan
Remain in the house for 3 1/2 days, including overnight in designated furnished bedroom
Competitive salary: $47,000 - $48,555 per year
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
SAYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify SAYS in advanced to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SAYS supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.