Foster Parent

Posted 17hrs ago

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Job Description

Foster parent providing safe, stable homes for Colorado children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Coordinating daily care, education, appointments, documentation, and professional support.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home for a child or youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Provide day-to-day care, consistency, encouragement, and connection
  • Support the child’s physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs
  • Ensure school attendance and support educational progress
  • Coordinate and attend medical and dental appointments
  • Help the child navigate emotions and adjustments associated with foster care
  • Provide recreational, community, and enrichment opportunities
  • Maintain required records, including developmental milestones and behavioral documentation
  • Work collaboratively with Sample Supports, families, schools, clinicians, and other care professionals
  • Follow Colorado regulations and Sample Supports policies and procedures
  • Provide a separate bed and space for personal belongings
  • Respond to challenging behaviors and support daily living needs as appropriate

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Appropriate home environment with at least one available bedroom
  • Dependable transportation and ability to safely transport a child
  • Meet approved motor vehicle record standards
  • Pass required Child/Adult Protection Services checks
  • Complete a criminal background check
  • Meet applicable Colorado foster care and agency requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow Sample Supports policies and procedures
  • Patient, dependable, and emotionally stable
  • Caring and committed to helping children thrive
  • Comfortable learning about developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma
  • Able to respond to challenging behaviors in a calm and supportive way
  • Willing to collaborate with families, schools, clinicians, and agency professionals
  • Organized and able to maintain required documentation
  • Committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and consistent home environment
  • Must complete the Culture Index Survey

Benefits:

  • Competitive monthly compensation of $2,000–$5,000 per month
  • Extensive training
  • 24/7 on-call support
  • Clinical expertise and professional guidance
  • Access to skilled respite providers
  • Training in mental health, developmental disabilities, trauma, child development, and behavioral supports
  • Ongoing guidance from experienced behavioral and clinical professionals
  • Professional resources and support