Foster Parent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for a child or youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Provide daily care, consistency, encouragement, and connection.

• Address the child’s physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs.

• Ensure regular school attendance and support the child's educational advancement.

• Organize and accompany the child to medical and dental appointments.

• Assist the child in navigating the emotions and adjustments related to foster care.

• Offer recreational, community, and enrichment opportunities.

• Keep accurate records, including developmental milestones and behavioral documentation.

• Collaborate effectively with Sample Supports, families, schools, clinicians, and other care professionals.

• Adhere to Colorado regulations and Sample Supports policies and procedures.

• Provide a separate bed and designated space for personal belongings.

• Address challenging behaviors and support daily living needs as appropriate.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Must have a suitable home environment with at least one available bedroom.

• Reliable transportation and the ability to safely transport a child.

• Must meet approved motor vehicle record standards.

• Successful completion of required Child/Adult Protection Services checks.

• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Comply with applicable Colorado foster care and agency requirements.

• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to Sample Supports policies and procedures.

• Must be patient, reliable, and emotionally stable.

• Show a caring attitude and dedication to helping children flourish.

• Willingness to learn about developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma.

• Ability to respond to challenging behaviors in a calm and supportive manner.

• Willing to work collaboratively with families, schools, clinicians, and agency professionals.

• Organized and capable of maintaining required documentation.

• Committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and consistent home environment.

• Must complete the Culture Index Survey.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive monthly compensation ranging from $2,000 to $5,000.

• Comprehensive training provided.

• 24/7 on-call support available.

• Access to clinical expertise and professional guidance.

• Opportunity to work with skilled respite providers.

• Training in areas such as mental health, developmental disabilities, trauma, child development, and behavioral supports.

• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced behavioral and clinical professionals.

• Access to professional resources and support.