Youth Mentor

Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across the country 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. 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 Relocation Assistance 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 the country 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 in 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 $4100-$6700+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $8200-$13,400+/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. Individuals are 18 years and older 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: San Diego and Imperial 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 at our office. For more information or to register for a free information session, please call Melissa at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (619) 787- 4266 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our San Diego office is located at 228 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

Access Services is hiring an empathetic and motivated Family Support Specialist for the Bucks County LIFE program who will serve families across Bucks County, and be based out of our office in Warminster, PA.   As a Family Support Specialist, you are a parent or caregiver of a child who has received services for behavioral health challenges, intellectual or developmental disabilities within Bucks County. Because of your lived experience, you will be a trusted support to families helping to maintain their own wellbeing as they support their children, find and navigate the resources and services available to their children in Bucks County. You will empower families to successfully partner with the agencies and school systems supporting their child in a team environment. In addition, you will help facilitate support groups and training.   The Family Support Specialist will participate in county and program initiatives, outreach, and meetings. You may partner with the Director of Bucks LIFE, Administrative Case Manager or Certified Peer Specialist in order to provide direct family training and support and create a team environment.  Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, M-F with occasional evenings and weekends for urgent support needs and/or events.  Flexible schedule established to meet the needs of families receiving support.  This job requires travel across Bucks County to meet with families in person to support their needs, with mileage reimbursement for travel between appointments while on the job. Requirements Key Responsibilities of the Family Support Specialist: Help navigate all barriers, including cultural, access and understanding of Bucks County systems of care for children with additional needs.   Provide essential parent support and mentoring, acting as professional staff liaison between parents and the child serving systems.  Share parenting experiences/skills through individual support and training about what works and what does not work in parenting special needs children and navigating the systems of care.  Support children and their families through phone contact, digital technology, and direct service  Participate and accompany families to plan care meetings, team meetings, school meetings and other appointments as needed.  Facilitate groups and parent training, and special projects for family voice and community outreach.  Assist families to navigate systems that meet their needs and/or their children's needs, and maintain excellent documentation using an electronic health record. Support families with unique needs such as co-parenting through divorce, transition age family dynamics, grandparents as parents, mental health and wellbeing supports.   Work with county offices of Children and Youth, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and other collaborative agencies to offer support and continuity of care.  Travel during the course of a normal workday to attend offsite meetings, provide services in the community. Therefore, the employee will need to drive their personal vehicle to meet these expectations, drive in a safe manner at all times, and abide by the Motor Vehicle Driving policy at all times.   Requirements and Qualifications of the Family Support Specialist: Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certification: Parent Support certification preferred. Experience: Experience as parent/family member/caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and involvement in Bucks County services required. Experience working with diverse populations and providing culturally sensitive services is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent organizational skills, and excellent oral/written communication skills  Knowledge of various disabilities  Ability to develop positive and creative programmatic goals  Flexible and adaptable when meeting the needs of the people served and the needs of Bucks County LIFE program Ability to work as part of a team  Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use an electronic health record, workplace applications, platforms, and technologies.   Essential Working Responsibilities: Work in a standard office environment.   Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis.   Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)   Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.  Benefits Compensation: Pay: $20/hourly, full time Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program. Tuition Reimbursement Program. 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays. Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites. Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person). Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire. College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discount. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

🐾 PAID DOG FOSTERING OPPORTUNITY – FOSTER NEEDED FOR BAER & BAGUETTE 🐾 Looking to make a real difference? ❤️ Fostering a dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. At Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue, we rescue dogs from high-risk shelters before they’re euthanized and place them in loving foster homes while they wait for forever families. We’re currently seeking a foster for BAER and BAGUETTE, two bonded English Bulldog brothers who are as sweet as they are lazy! These lovable goofballs need a cozy place to land while they wait for their forever home. Please include your phone number and email when you reach out, and let us know if you're specifically interested in Baer and Baguette! ❤️ Meet Baer and Baguette: - 2-year-old males - English Bulldogs - Bonded brothers – must be fostered together - Total sweethearts with giant couch potato energy 🛋️ - Get along well with other dogs - Can be a little stubborn (Bulldog vibes, you know?) - Ideal for someone who understands Bulldog quirks and loves a lazy day in We need a foster who: - Can provide a calm, patient, loving environment - Will continue gentle work on walking and basic care routines (don’t worry – we’ll help!) 🐶 Why Foster? - We’re a foster-based rescue — we do not have a shelter facility. That means we can only save dogs like Baer and Baguette when fosters step up. We provide: - All food, supplies, and medical care You provide: - A safe, loving home - Your time and affection to help these brothers feel secure and relaxed This is NOT a job, but it is a paid opportunity to receive a stipend for your time, effort, and commitment to Baer and Baguette’s care. ✅ ✅ PLEASE READ – FOSTER REQUIREMENTS ✅ ✅ - Must be 21+ - Must already have full approval from landlord, roommates, family, etc. - Must be able to attend adoption events and supply pickups at Petco in West Hollywood every other Saturday - Must be able to transport dogs to/from vet appointments - Must commit to at least 4 weeks of fostering (Short-term fosters still needed too – even a few days can make a difference!) Please include the following in your message: ✅ Full name ✅ Phone number ✅ Email address ✅ A little about yourself and your dog experience Fostering saves lives. You’ll give Baer and Baguette the structure, comfort, and love they need while we search for their perfect forever home. 🐾 If you meet the above requirements and want to help these boys find their happily ever after, reach out today! Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue 📍 Los Angeles, CA 🌐 www.aceofheartsdogs.com Let’s save lives together. ❤️🐶

Keeping Families Together is a long-term program aimed to assist DCPP involved families challenged with homelessness/housing instability putting children at risk for out-of-home placement or delaying reunification. KFT utilizes a housing-first model to work with our families in obtaining stable, subsidized housing. The program focuses on the following to help families overcome the obstacles that prevent the family unity they desire: 1) Reunification; 2) Housing Stability; 3) Vocational Counseling; 4) Substance Use Services; 5) Socialization and Self-Sufficiency; 6) Parenting Skills; 7) Strengthening Families Curriculum. Position Title: Clinician Position Type: Full Time; 40 hours weekly Benefits Eligible: Yes Location: Toms River, NJ Department: Keeping Families Together (KFT) Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 Responsibilities: As a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team provide direct care as delineated in the CTP Provide therapy as clinically indicated for individuals and family units Engage all consumers and their family members in treatment planning and all areas of service delivery Assist consumers with ADL's through modeling, direct assistance and coaching Provide assessment of client's emotional well-being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication compliance. Evaluate significance of SU history and current use if applicable Provide psycho-education for consumers and family members on mental illness, symptom management, medication compliance and life skills Requirements Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Human Services Related Field LSW/LAC or LCSW/LPC Experience with entitlements and community system of care Benefits Full Benefits 12 Paid Holidays Sick Days Personal Days Accrued Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 403B Plan with Company Match Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institutions

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 in 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 $4100-$6700+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $8200-$13,400+/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. Individuals are 18 years and older 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: San Diego and Imperial 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 at our office. For more information or to register for a free information session, please call Melissa at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (619) 787- 4266 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our San Diego office is located at 228 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net