Respite Bridge Parent

Location : Crossnore, NC

Schedule : Full Time, Exempt ( 24 / 7, live-in position while on shift, approximately 16 days a month )

Salary : Hiring Range : $38,000 - $43,000 annually

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

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.

Break the Cycle of Trauma and Foster a Brighter Future

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

Be a Role Model and Mentor

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.

Join a Supportive Community

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.

Find Fulfillment and Purpose

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.

Education / Experience

• 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.

Key Competencies :

• 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 interface well with others, including children, birth parents, and professionals.
• Flexibility and Adaptability : Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing situations, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Emotional Intelligence and Empathy : Ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others; empathetic and compassionate approach to working with children and families.
• Collaboration and Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively with others, including birth parents, professionals, and community partners.
• Resilience and Self-Care : Ability to manage stress and prioritize self-care to maintain a high level of emotional and physical well-being.

Job Duties :

• As assigned to provide respite, resides onsite and provides twenty-four-hour support and supervision for up to 6 foster youth.
• Ensures the physical, emotional, educational, social, spiritual and cultural needs of each individual resident are met, and appropriate safety and supervision of all residents is maintained.
• Responsible for the implementation, compliance, and documentation of Foster Care licensing regulations and Crossnore Communities for Children’s Policies and Procedures.
• As an active part of a multidisciplinary team, assesses foster youth(s) needs related to service plans, meeting treatment objectives, and providing support and assistance in developing appropriate parenting techniques and emotional climate, including crisis and trauma-informed interventions.
• Maintains professional relationships, clear communication, and consistent contact with placement workers, case managers, therapists, teachers, advocates, attorneys, psychiatrists, doctors, dentists, child welfare professionals, and other supportive partners.
• Administers medications as instructed, attends all scheduled medical appointments, and follows through with any and all recommendations made by the medical professionals.
• Monitors school attendance, assists with homework and projects, participates in school activities, and advocates for youth’s needs within the school system.
• Reports all issues, concerns, problems, or situations that may adversely affect the welfare and safety of the youth, staff, or program to the Manager or Program Director.
• Participates in all mandatory trainings provided by or identified by Crossnore as necessary to support the day to day requirements of the position as well as supplemental trainings, support groups, and meetings;

Individual / Group Supervision; all applicable agency / state trainings and meetings.

Welcomes volunteers in the organization and assists them in accomplishing their services wherever applicable.

Benefits :

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for :
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans
• Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
• 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays

Days / Hours of Position :

While on shift, RBPs will live on site (including evenings and weekends) 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 to the following locations may be included : human services agencies, clinics, hospitals, offices, and locations for field trips.

Note : This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can