The CHRIS 180 mission is to heal children, strengthen families and build community. We accomplish this mission through an integrated Family of Services that:
CHRIS 180 is committed to collaboration, use of the best available science, evidence-based practices, and a trauma informed organizational culture, policies and practices which facilitates and supports resiliency, recovery and self-sufficiency and that prevents trauma from occurring or reoccurring wherever possible.
CHRIS 180 Values:
Creativity We are innovative agents of change identifying new solutions and approaches.
Honor We celebrate each person’s individuality and the gifts of diversity.
Respect We honor one another, treat each other with kindness and work together as a team.
Integrity We are transparent, trustworthy and accountable. Always.
Safety We create consistent environments free from danger in which people have the opportunity to grow and become the best they can be.
Organization Overview
Since 1981 CHRIS 180 has been dedicated to healing and recovery for children, youth, adults and families. Through a trauma informed family of services CHRIS 180 offers: counseling for the community at large; school based mental health counseling; homes for abused, neglected and troubled foster children with emotional and behavioral problems who are in state custody; supportive housing for single and parenting young people, ages 17 24 who are homeless or aging out of foster care; in-home services and community programs that strengthen families; outreach, drop-in and community housing for older teens, young adults and young adult families; a community center; an adoption program for children in foster care; and, training for professionals, human service workers, educators, volunteers, individuals who work within the community, other organizations and children, youth and families. The goal for all services is to unlock the potential that resides in each person to help them become self-sufficient, contributing adults who have the skills to navigate life’s challenges.
Position Description
Being a house parent is more of a mission/calling than your occupation. This is a 24-hour a day responsibility, just like being a parent to your own children. You must have an innate concern for the wellbeing of children and youth. You do not choose the children who will be placed in the home, so a good understanding of cultural differences and trauma informed care is important. You will be a paid staff member of CHRIS 180 as a foster parent receiving a salary living in a one of our Gateway fully-furnished homes.
This is a year-round position. While living in the home you are provided a rent-free private bedroom, bathroom and living area and a vehicle to use. All utilities are paid for and meals are included with the children living in the home during your stay. Recreational activities involved with the children during your schedule are also paid for through household funds. You may receive up to 8 hours of specialized respite care during the week or one full weekend of specialized respite care a month. This position also earns two weeks of paid vacation a year that may be taken without the children.
The House Parent functions as the live in therapeutic foster parent to the foster care children/youth living in the Gateway Home program. The foster children living in the home have trauma histories, behavioral health needs and have suffered abuse and neglect. This position is responsible for creating a healthy, positive, long-term family living environment for up to four children in the home to prepare for adoption or reunification. Under the supervision and direction of the Program Director of Adoption and Foster Care, the House Parent is responsible for all of the day to day operations of running the home such as overseeing financial operations of the home; assuring the home meets all regulatory standards; overall cleanliness of the home; coordination of home/youth activities and services provided; responsible for supervision of youth; overall record keeping required for the home; communications from/to the office, youth and outside service providers, etc.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES
Minimum Qualifications: