Lead House Parent

Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across Texas are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required. Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization that provides residential family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment. We are currently seeking House Parents to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care services and creating a home-like environment for children in need. The House Parent plays an instrumental role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. As a House Parent you will work directly with children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement. You will help children with daily tasks and activities, and you will be responsible for creating a sense of family within your home. Responsibilities Live in your assigned cottage, helping to care for and provide for up to eight children. Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines. Provide encouragement, guidance, and counseling to residents. Participate in educational and recreational activities with the youth. Ensure that all children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.) are met. Help children build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations. Act as a positive role model to youth by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes towards others. Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in child care or related field is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a team. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be 21 or older. Ability to work independently with strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Married couples must have been married for a minimum of two (2) years to be eligible. Couples may bring up to two (2) dependent, school-aged children to live on-site. Please note that single applicants are not permitted to bring dependent children. Single applicants may bring one (1) pet, while couples may bring up to two (2) pets. Breed and weight restrictions apply. Benefits Sign-on bonus. Longevity bonus available! Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5% Company match! Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across Texas are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required.

Do you have an extra bedroom and a heart for helping others? Would you like to be a caregiver in your own home? Enriching Lives is looking for caring individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds to become Family Home Providers for adults with developmental disabilities your own home. We encourage you to learn more about our organization by watching our video at the link below: https://vimeo.com/364419685 As a Family Home Provider you will receive a tax free stipend of $1400-$5400+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $2800-$10,800+/month. The amount of the stipend depends on the support needs of each Individual and how much care they need. The more support they need, the higher the monthly stipend. Most Individuals fall in the middle of the rate range. The most important quality of a Family Home Provider is a commitment to the well-being and personal growth of the Individuals they care for. We are looking for caregivers who are in alignment with our mission and values. Enriching Lives is committed to providing each Individual we serve a caring family environment where they receive the supports they need to reach their goals and to grow into the best version of themselves. Family Home Providers can come from all different ethnic backgrounds, skills sets, education, neighborhood settings and family constellations. Experience in the social service field, as a caregiver, mental health worker, Psych Tech, CNA, or RN is a plus, but is not required. Enriching Lives provides classes at no charge to potential Family Home Providers to prepare them to be caregivers in their own home. Family Home Providers are responsible for providing care and supervision to 1-2 adults with developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, or Traumatic Brain Injury. More information about developmental disabilities is available on our website. Individuals may also have additional physical or mental health support needs. Individual’s ages range from 18-65 and their needs vary from high functioning, fairly independent Individuals to those who have total physical care needs or behavior support needs. Most Individuals participate in a school or day program during the day, although Family Home Providers are still responsible for being available during the day if needed. You will receive support from Enriching Lives to assist you in providing services in your own home such as initial and continuing education, the support of a multidisciplinary team, 24 hour on call professional support, and overnight relief support. Enriching Lives staff will visit you and the Individual regularly to provide support and ensure that the Individual’s goals are being met. At a minimum, you must have 1-2 spare bedrooms, a safe and pleasant living environment, reliable transportation, a high school diploma or GED and a designated backup Family Home Provider. All adult members of the household and frequent visitors to the home must have a clear criminal history and a DMV record without any major violations. Enriching Lives is highly committed to making successful matches and placements in the home of people who become Family Home Providers with our agency. While there are never guarantees for placements, our success rate is extremely high. We honestly evaluate you and only move forward in certifying you if we are confident that you will receive a match and be successful in our program. Our goal is to create a long term and mutually beneficial relationship with our Family Home Providers. Areas where Family Home Providers are needed include: Napa, Solano, & Sonoma Counties. We currently have a number of clients awaiting homes and can have you certified as a Family Home Provider in as little as 6-8 weeks so if you are interested, please set up an appointment for an information session. For more information or to register for an information session, please call Marissa Elder at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (707) 623-1210 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Santa Rosa office is located 1410 Neotomas Ave, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

About the Role Applicants will be eligible for Early Childhood Social Work roles (Kindergarten, 1st Grade) and Elementary School Social Work roles (2nd Grade to 4th Grade). Social Workers at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School serve as the primary leaders of mental health services for TEP students and families, design and implement (proactive and preventative) Social Work programs that promote social and emotional health, and respond to day-to-day student issues and unanticipated crises. Each Social Worker at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School focuses their efforts on the students, families, and teachers of one specific cohort. In this role, you will serve as the Social Worker for one TEP cohort, then will move up with this cohort of students throughout their time at TEP until they graduate 4th grade! This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and creative social work clinician who thrives in an autonomous environment, is passionate about social justice and child/family work, and is seeking to form long-lasting relationships with students and families as they navigate the road from Kindergarten through adolescence. Early Childhood Social Workers will work in vibrant and colorful spaces that reflect the learning and development that takes place in Kindergarten and 1st grade. Social Workers will support students in developing foundational emotional and social skills within classrooms, as well as private and collaborative Social Work office spaces. Elementary School Social Workers will work in a learning environment carefully crafted to instill a love of learning for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, as well as private and collaborative Social Work office spaces. Our unique school setting in the heart of Washington Heights provides a perfect environment for young learners. In addition, the nature that surrounds our campus provides a great setting for our young explorers. "I believe this is where I have the greatest impact within the Social Work profession. I can do the work that is going to last! I can connect with people, very young, and see the fruits of the work last for years and years." - TEP Social Worker Responsibilities Clinical Counseling Services Provide regular counseling to students and families in need of social and emotional support; this includes both mandated counseling to students with IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) as well as individual and group counseling to other students in need Lead mediations as necessary using relational-based models within your social work practice, in alignment with TEP's commitment to Restorative Justice Practices Respond to day-to-day crises and collaborate with the school community to create a safe and supportive environment for all students Design and implement creative clinical interventions for students with repeated instances of similar challenges Mental Health Programming Develop and lead programs for students and families to promote emotional, mental, and psycho-social health Build strong relationships with families to facilitate a collaborative approach to student support, and coordinate the delivery of mental health and family services at community organizations for students and families requiring outside social services Requirements About You (Qualifications) Language Proficiency: Complete fluency in Spanish required Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class mental health services and social work interventions to historically under-resourced student communities (90% of TEP students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% of TEP students receive Special Education services, and 25% of TEP students are Multi-Lingual Learners). Social Work experience: Minimum of five (5) years of clinical social work experience working with children and families, with a preference for individuals who have worked within a school setting.  The ability to design and implement in-school prevention programming according to current best practices within the field of social work.  Working knowledge of the instructional and social needs of students with disabilities. Ability to simultaneously manage a regular counseling schedule and triage crisis, while prioritizing multiple competing urgent tasks Education requirements: We highly value candidates with a Master’s Social Work degree. However, we also welcome individuals with degrees in related fields, such as School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or School Psychology to apply. Certification requirements: TEP does not require Social Workers to have any specific level of certification/licensing (i.e. LCSW) outside of the above educational and experience requirements Benefits Why TEP At TEP, growth isn't just for our students—continued growth is also a central priority for our Social Workers. That's why we're redefining the Social Worker experience, offering a rewarding career that includes an annual salary that matches TEP’s high expectations. Compensation: Clinical Social Workers earn an annual salary of $95,000 Redefined Work-Year: 3 extended rest breaks and 3 professional development institutes focused on learning and collaboration with the teaching and social work team Unmatched Social Work Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of experienced, passionate Social Workers and Educators who care about educational equity Time Off: Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations) Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements As this role requires a strong on-site presence, TEP's Clinical Social Worker is a fully in-person position at either TEP's Early Childhood or Elementary School campus in Washington Heights, NYC. APPLY HERE: https://tepcharter.org/jobs/6994885/

Do you have an extra bedroom and a heart for helping others? Would you like to be a caregiver in your own home? Enriching Lives is looking for caring individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds to become Family Home Providers for adults with developmental disabilities your own home. We encourage you to learn more about our organization by watching our video at the link below: https://vimeo.com/364419685 As a Family Home Provider you will receive a tax free stipend of $1400-$5400+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $2800-$10,800+/month. The amount of the stipend depends on the support needs of each Individual and how much care they need. The more support they need, the higher the monthly stipend. Most Individuals fall in the middle of the rate range. The most important quality of a Family Home Provider is a commitment to the well-being and personal growth of the Individuals they care for. We are looking for caregivers who are in alignment with our mission and values. Enriching Lives is committed to providing each Individual we serve a caring family environment where they receive the supports they need to reach their goals and to grow into the best version of themselves. Family Home Providers can come from all different ethnic backgrounds, skills sets, education, neighborhood settings and family constellations. Experience in the social service field, as a caregiver, mental health worker, Psych Tech, CNA, or RN is a plus, but is not required. Enriching Lives provides classes at no charge to potential Family Home Providers to prepare them to be caregivers in their own home. Family Home Providers are responsible for providing care and supervision to 1-2 adults with developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, or Traumatic Brain Injury. More information about developmental disabilities is available on our website. Individuals may also have additional physical or mental health support needs. Individual’s ages range from 18-65 and their needs vary from high functioning, fairly independent Individuals to those who have total physical care needs or behavior support needs. Most Individuals participate in a school or day program during the day, although Family Home Providers are still responsible for being available during the day if needed. You will receive support from Enriching Lives to assist you in providing services in your own home such as initial and continuing education, the support of a multidisciplinary team, 24 hour on call professional support, and overnight relief support. Enriching Lives staff will visit you and the Individual regularly to provide support and ensure that the Individual’s goals are being met. At a minimum, you must have 1-2 spare bedrooms, a safe and pleasant living environment, reliable transportation, a high school diploma or GED and a designated backup Family Home Provider. All adult members of the household and frequent visitors to the home must have a clear criminal history and a DMV record without any major violations. Enriching Lives is highly committed to making successful matches and placements in the home of people who become Family Home Providers with our agency. While there are never guarantees for placements, our success rate is extremely high. We honestly evaluate you and only move forward in certifying you if we are confident that you will receive a match and be successful in our program. Our goal is to create a long term and mutually beneficial relationship with our Family Home Providers. Areas where Family Home Providers are needed include: Napa, Solano, & Sonoma Counties. We currently have a number of clients awaiting homes and can have you certified as a Family Home Provider in as little as 6-8 weeks so if you are interested, please set up an appointment for an information session. For more information or to register for an information session, please call Marissa Elder at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (707) 623-1210 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Santa Rosa office is located 1410 Neotomas Ave, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

EPIC Early Learning is currently hiring a compassionate and dedicated Family Advocate to join our team. As a private, nonprofit organization, EPIC has been providing early childhood educational services to children and families in Central Washington for over 45 years. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life by creating a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes their emotional, social, and intellectual growth. As a Family Advocate, you will play a vital role in helping families access the resources and services they need to thrive. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with families, conducting assessments of their needs, and connecting them with appropriate community resources. Additionally, you will be part of the teaching team in the classroom, assisting the teacher and staff. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to develop individualized family partnership agreements and support families in achieving their goals. Responsibilities Recruit and enroll families, ensuring that all eligibility requirements for programs are met and that all documentation is accurate. Build and maintain positive relationships with families, providing ongoing support and guidance Conduct comprehensive assessments of family needs and develop individualized family partnership agreements Assist families in accessing resources and services, including but not limited to healthcare, education, and housing Collaborate with families to set and achieve goals related to their child's development and overall well-being Advocate for families within the community and facilitate communication between families and service providers Provide crisis intervention and support to families during times of need Ensure accurate and timely documentation of family interactions and progress towards goals Function as part of a teaching team in the classroom, as needed. Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses, and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPIC's culture of "See Something, Say Something". Requirements An associate degree or higher with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or another field directly related to their job responsibilities.  These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree or; An approved credential from a comprehensive and competency-based Family/Social Service training program that increases knowledge and skills in providing direct services to families.     A Washington State ECE Home Visitor Certificate. A Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition. * Candidates who do not meet minimal education requirements must meet this requirement within five (5) years of hire date and will be placed on a Professional Development Plan. Bilingual/Bi-literate, English and Spanish required Knowledge of child development and early childhood education principles Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work very closely with other team members, and ability to grasp a team-centered approach to the delivery of services for children and families. Pay Level $19.46 - $22.96 per hour (non-exempt) Position Duration: Temporary- August 25, 2025- December 19, 2025 (May be extended) Position Closes: July 31, 2025 Please note: This role is designated for the 2025-2026 academic year. Benefits ·         1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked Conditions of Employment: Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen and TB skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee. Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within 30 days of employment and no cost to the employee). Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF). Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella. Current Food Handler's card (obtain the training within 30 days of employment). Current First Aid/CPR card (obtain within thirty 30 days of employment). Complete Childcare Basics 30 hours STARS training within 3 months of hire Meet the minimum education requirements within the timeframe as stated in the performance standards. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training. CEO Approval.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career that lets you improve lives and create bright futures with people in our community, consider applying for a position with Aldea! Aldea is the essential community partner for children and families in crisis and knows that in a family’s most critical moments, the company of a trusted professional can mean the difference between strength and suffering. Our staff are the foundation of all we do and creating a work environment that values and respects our staff is our priority. SOAR PROGRAM Aldea’s Supportive Outreach and Access to Resources (SOAR) program is an Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)/First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) clinical model that provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to clients (ages 12-30) experiencing, or at enhanced risk of developing, early onset psychosis. The goal of the program is to intervene as early as possible to support recovery for youth and young adults with serious mental illness, improve their functioning and quality of life, and reduce long-term adverse outcomes. The foundational processes of the program are a team-based approach, specialized training and treatment approaches, community outreach, client and family engagement, and shared decision making between team members, clients, and families. The Coordinated Specialty Care treatment team positions include Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, Therapist, Supported Education and Employment Specialist (SEES), Family Advocate, Peer Specialist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatrist, and Program/Clinic Coordinator. POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical oversight and administrative supervision to therapists and other staff within Aldea’s SOAR program. Supervision duties include but are not limited to: maintaining supportive, collaborative working relationships with supervisees, clients and the leadership team; ensuring that services offered to clients are clinically, legally and ethically sound; enhancing the professional skills of the clinical staff; and supporting supervisees’ adherence to policies and practices that enhance the quality of programmatic and agency functioning. In addition, the candidate may also provide direct assessment, treatment and necessary collateral services to clients and families, as needed. Aldea offers flexibility with the opportunity to partially work from home, creating work-life balance for staff while also meeting client, staff, and program needs; this position will provide regular in-person leadership support at the Napa County clinic as part of their schedule. QUALIFICATIONS - Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an MFT or LCSW required, two years post licensure preferred. Excellent leadership and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate a team, while taking direction from agency leadership. - Experience in providing clinical supervision to licensed professionals, pre-licensed interns, and/or graduate students providing treatment services to children, families and adults preferred. - Experience working with Medi-Cal and related documentation requirements. - Contemporary understanding of psychosis, community-based services, child development, mental health family systems, primary care systems, school systems, child welfare systems, and juvenile court systems. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLY TODAY! https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6510103 Why work at Aldea? • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus • Receive reimbursement for cost of credential renewal fees. • Be part of a team of passionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals where staff input is highly valued. • Enriching training opportunities including potential for leadership development program participation and promotion. What does Aldea have to offer? • Experience in a state of the art Council on Accreditation (COA) agency to ensure best practices and high quality services. • Be part of a team of passionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals where staff input is highly valued. • A flexible work schedule that promotes the importance of work-life balance • Commuter Assistance with personal mileage over 20 miles to work office from their home • Company cell phone and laptop to promote separation of work and home life • Additional $5,000 per year SOAR Stipend • Holidays 19 days • Vacation accrue 15 days first year • Excellent benefits package to meet the needs of staff and their families including medical coverage (Aldea pays your deductible!) and dental, vision, life insurance and EAP at no cost to employees! • Generous retirement up to 5% employer match contributions after 6 months of service (includes free Financial Planning)