Resource Parent Support Worker

**Northern Children's Services Wins the 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award and the 2026 Top Workplaces Professional Development Award For more information, visit https://topworkplaces.com/company/northern-children-s-serv/** Description Join Our Team as a Resource Parent Support Worker and help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families! **Job Summary** Are you passionate about supporting the healthy development of children, youth, and families for a brighter future? Look no further! At Northern Children’s Services (Northern), every role in the organization contributes to helping us achieve our mission and vision. We believe that every child and youth has the potential to transform themselves – no matter their background or life situation. We work to “walk the talk” when it comes to our organizational values: Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Cultural Humility & Justice, Healing, and Wellness. **Why Choose Us? As a Resource Parent Support Worker, you’ll embark on a fulfilling journey.** - Leadership Opportunity - Supportive Environment - Empowerment and Progress - Effective Communication - Empowerment Through Planning - Continuous Monitoring and Progress - Documentation Excellence - Networking and Collaboration **Benefits:** - We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. - Life Insurance/AD&D and LTD: We provide full-time employees with a $20,000 life insurance policy through Mutual of Omaha Company at no cost. Additionally, Mutual of Omaha LTD coverage and AD&D insurance offer financial security to our employees and their families. - A partner insurance company offers a range of self-funded insurance plans, including accident insurance, cancer insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and short-term disability insurance, providing additional financial protection to our employees. - 401(k) Retirement Plan: We offer a 401(k)-savings plan with a generous matching contribution after one year of employment. - NCS Educational Expense Reimbursement program - Paid Leave: Employees have access to generous paid time off or sick leave, allowing them to prioritize their health and well-being. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP offers confidential referral and counseling services to help employees and their families manage life's challenges, including stress management, legal and financial concerns, depression, and substance abuse. - Legal Services: Self-funded legal services provide valuable support and resources for various legal matters. **Summary** Under the supervision of the Foster Care Director, The Resource Parent Support Worker (RPSW); works directly with the Resource Parent to help them achieve and support the well-being, stability and permanency of the child or youth in care. This includes working directly with the resource caregiver to help them successfully meet the needs of the child or youth. The RPSW must provide face-to-face support to the resource caregiver a minimum of one time per month, with more frequent and intense contacts for new placements and during periods of need. When a child or youth is first placed in the home, the RPSW must provide initial, in-person contact with the Resource Caregiver within three business days if they were not present at the actual placement. This cannot be a phone contact. **Specific responsibilities of the RPSW include providing direct, in-home support to Resource Caregiver focused on:** - Ensuring the safety and well-being of the child or youth. - As needed, by supporting the Resource Caregiver to stabilize the child or youth in the home and school setting by helping the Resource Caregiver understand from a developmental perspective child or youth behaviors as they may relate to their trauma history. - Supporting Resource Caregivers to effectively communicate with any education, medical, dental or other service providers working with the child or youth. - Ensuring Resource Caregivers are in com…