In-Home Specialist (Overnight) Job at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services i

Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation may be determined based on bona fide factors such as education, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Salary range for this position: $22.50 per hour - $31.15

Starting Salary Range: $22.50 per hour - $22.50 per hour

Overall Function

The In-Home Specialist provides support to Foster Youth placed in the Therapeutic Shelter Home program located in SPA 1 & SPA 2.

Essential Job Duties

• Support Agency staff will observe the Resource Parents’ (RP) home for any items that can be a danger to the child’s wellbeing.
• Once Support Agency staff receives confirmation from Placement Assistant Staff (PAS) that the client is on route, Support Agency staff will advise RP of estimated time of arrival.
• Support Agency staff will email RP the client’s contact information, and any supporting documents that are needed.
• RP or Support Agency staff will have transportation fill out the transition form upon arrival at the RP’s home.
• Support Agency staff will meet the client at the RP’s house to engage and welcome the client. Staff will complete intake, safety plan, Medication Administration Record (if applicable), take photo, complete inventory and search the client for confiscating any contraband items.
• Support Agency staff will provide hygiene products and emergency clothing as needed.
• Support Agency staff will explain the incentive program, review expectations and support the client.
• Support Agency staff will review medication and paperwork with RP if applicable.
• Support Agency staff will call RP’s for a check‑in at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm and 10:00 pm.
• Support Agency staff will engage with the client in the RP’s home 3 to 5 times a week, and more if needed. Staff will contact RP to arrange the visit prior to arrival.
• Support Agency staff will engage with the client by bringing various activities to the homes or go on outings (if applicable).
• Support Agency staff will participate in CFT’s.
• Support Agency staff will assist clients with their homework assignments if needed.
• Support Agency staff will be available by phone to respond to after‑hours emergent/urgent/crisis situations including responding to psychiatric emergencies and coordination for the Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT).
• Support Agency staff will assess emotional/behavioral status and provide any needed interventions to address anxieties/feelings regarding changes in placement or separation from family and friends.
• Support Agency staff will provide the TSH Resource Parents with hands‑on support at their home with the client anytime of the day and night (Resource Parents have access to Support Agency staff 24 hours 7 days a week).
• Support Agency staff will ensure medication authorization is current and prescriptions are filled.
• Support Agency staff will address any other related issues or concerns.
• Support Agency staff will provide Resource Parent, and client/youth, contact information sheet including social worker, and provider phone numbers for 24/7 response.
• In the event of an emergency, Support Agency staff transports the client to the nearest hospital.
• Support Agency staff will complete and submit all Serious Incident Reports such as Away from Care incidents, medical, and physical altercations, etc., and be responsible for following up on any serious incident reports, and notifying the appropriate parties such as “Licensing, DCFS, assigned Social Worker, and on‑site team.”
• Support Agency staff will assist RP’s with any mandated reporting.
• In the event of removals/relocations, Support Agency staff will transport clients to the new temporary shelter home assignment.
• Support Agency staff will provide Respite to the RP’s.
• Support Agency staff will collaborate with shelter home caregivers regarding setting up and facilitating Get‑2‑Know calls while offering ongoing support to the RP’s and client.
• Support Agency staff will have ongoing collaboration with RP’s regarding client’s shelter care needs appointments, follow‑ups etc.
• Support Agency staff are to utilize personal vehicle for visits to RP’s homes; staff will be eligible to receive mileage reimbursements for the use of their vehicle at the approved IRS rate.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations