Foster Parent Mentor
Portland, OR 
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Posted 9 days ago
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About your Role:

As a Foster/Resource Parent Mentor you will provide direct support, training, and assisting parents and caregivers in navigating systems of care for youth in their home. Developing structured and positive relationships with Caregivers to empower them to succeed in parenting youth impacted by trauma. Services are primarily delivered in a community setting, to parents who are caring for youth with identified behavioral and/or mental health concerns. Parent mentoring is client driven and provided during times identified as most relevant to the client (may include some nights, early mornings, and occasional weekends). You will use a combination of modalities including Motivational Interviewing and Collaborative Problem Solving in order to accomplish specific goals identified with the client.

Perks of this role:

  • Eligible for mileage and travel time reimbursement

Does the following apply to you?

  • Must be willing and able to drive up to one (1) hour to meet with clients
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • One (1) year of relevant experience (additional education may substitute for years of experience)
  • Prior experience working or caring for youth who exhibit challenging behavior
  • Valid drivers license, clean driving record and auto insurance
  • Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks

Preferred but not required:

Strong preference for candidates who have lived experience as a Foster Parent

What we offer:

Full Time Employees:

  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
  • up to 10 Paid holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
  • DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
  • Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees:

  • 401K
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cellphone stipend

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*benefit option varies by State/County

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 year
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