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Attention Homes of Northwest Alabama, Inc
Boys House Parent
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$48,040 / year median in Alabama
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary This is not a typical 9-5 job. It's a full-time, live-in role for someone who truly has a heart for helping young men who need structure, guidance, and consistency. What you'll be doing: Living on-site in a provided apartment Caring for and supervising up to 8 boys Creating and managing daily schedules (school, appointments, activities) Transporting youth to school, court, medical appointments, etc. (company van provided) Supporting behavior management and emotional regulation Being a consistent, positive adult role model Responsibilities Supervise and engage with residents in daily activities, promoting social interaction and personal development. Manage conflicts among residents effectively, utilizing conflict management skills to maintain a harmonious environment. Maintain a safe environment by adhering to health and safety protocols, including first aid procedures when necessary. Document daily activities, incidents, and resident progress accurately for reporting purposes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ( Italicized taught on the job/on-job training) Strong conflict management abilities to handle disputes among residents effectively. Effective communication (verbal and written) skills. Writing skills to neatly and correctly complete reports, forms, lists, etc. Public speaking ability. Reading skills to read and understand reports, rules, regulations, etc. Math skills to perform basic mathematical operations. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. General housekeeping. Knowledge and understanding of the agency's policies, procedures, regulations, and safety rules. Ability to supervise clients in a residential setting to create a harmonic living among residents. Ability to recognize and solve problems. Knowledge of basic behavior modification techniques. Ability to delegate responsibilities to clients. Ability to follow nutritional guidelines as needed in the preparation of meals.