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Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Member

Not Actively Recruiting

Service Dates

September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Application Window

April 20, 2023 - July 15, 2023

Location

  • Houston, TX

Contact Information

Darean Talmadge
(713) 818-0130
dtalmadge@casahope.org

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Position Details

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Member

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY: House Parents provide direct child-care and supervision to children in foster care in the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood during a 12-month service year program. House Parents work collaboratively with other House Parents in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met.

WHAT YOU GIVE
• A safe and loving home to children who have experienced trauma
• An environment where kids are free to be kids
• The opportunity for children to grow and develop through trauma-informed care of their physical, emotional, and mental needs
• Supportive collaboration with co-House Parents
• Daily care of the children, household management, and coordination of medical appointments and therapy sessions

WHAT YOU GET
• Extensive training in early childhood development, trauma informed care, attachment, etc.
• Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR certification
• First-hand experience working with social workers and therapists
• Experience working as part of a close-knit team
• Knowledge and experience that can be applied to the complex social problems faced by children and families in the child welfare system to achieve innovative solutions
• Lifelong connections with others who are service-minded
• Living stipend and education award (upon successful completion)
• Health insurance
• Furnished housing within an informed and supportive community
• Meals shared with the children
• Fourteen days vacation + three additional days for interviewing/testing purposes

POSITION SUMMARY: House Parents provide direct child-care and supervision to children in foster care in the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood during a 12-month service year program. House Parents work collaboratively with other House Parents in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met.

WHAT YOU GIVE
• A safe and loving home to children who have experienced trauma
• An environment where kids are free to be kids
• The opportunity for children to grow and develop through trauma-informed care of their physical, emotional, and mental needs
• Supportive collaboration with co-House Parents
• Daily care of the children, household management, and coordination of medical appointments and therapy sessions

WHAT YOU GET
• Extensive training in early childhood development, trauma informed care, attachment, etc.
• Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR certification
• First-hand experience working with social workers and therapists
• Experience working as part of a close-knit team
• Knowledge and experience that can be applied to the complex social problems faced by children and families in the child welfare system to achieve innovative solutions
• Lifelong connections with others who are service-minded
• Living stipend and education award (upon successful completion)
• Health insurance
• Furnished housing within an informed and supportive community
• Meals shared with the children
• Fourteen days vacation + three additional days for interviewing/testing purposes
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Living Allowance

$1800 - $1800 monthly

Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Education Requirements

High School Graduate

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check

Service Details

Focus Areas

Education & Youth, Homelessness & Housing

Weekly Hours

36

Location Type

Suburban

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor and Outdoor

Placement

Team Placement

Service Setting

Child Welfare Agency

Activity Types

Hands On Activities

Contact Information

Darean Talmadge
(713) 818-0130
dtalmadge@casahope.org

Hosted By

Position Details

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Member

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