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Foster Family Respite/Support Assistance Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Arapahoe County Dept. of Human Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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59 people are interested
The Arapahoe County Department of Human Services builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families. The Child and Adult Protection (CAPS) Division is looking for volunteers to us in working towards our mission and providing excellent customer service to community members and families in Arapahoe County.
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of community members, families and children in need in Arapahoe County. We are currently recruiting for Foster Family Respite/Support Assistance Volunteers. In this position you could be helping foster and kinship families with a variety activities. These could include: childcare, tutoring, shopping, laundry, facilitating family activities and other things that may help alleviate some of the stress that foster families can feel. You and the foster family you are assigned to will determine the days, times and activities you will help with based on your availability and their needs and schedule. This position requires a commitment of at least 3 hours a week to provide respite assistance for an assigned family.
Qualifications
- Age 21 or older
- Complete the application process and pass a background check
- Commit to volunteer in the position for a minimum of six months to one year
- Good interpersonal skills
- A desire to work with some of our County’s most vulnerable adults, children and families
- To apply visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe and search on Volunteer-Child Adult Protection Services Division
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About Arapahoe County Dept. of Human Services
Location:
14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012, US
Mission Statement
Human Services Mission, Vision, Values and Ethics Enhancing your quality of life through exceptional delivery of services and efficient use of public funds. Mission The Arapahoe County Department of Human Services builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families. Vision Human Services will: Provide quality services in a timely manner Provide appropriate services to eligible citizens to meet basic needs while promoting self-sufficiency Ensure that children and adults live free from abuse and neglect Administer a system of checks and balances that ensures professional conduct and fiscal accountability throughout the department. Actively model positive leadership by partnering with other government and community agencies; plot new efforts; share experiences and expertise Provide services in a fiscally responsible manner Values Service First- to go above and beyond to meet our costumer's needs Excellent quality- to provide courteous, timely, and accurate service Responsive Government- to effectively respond to and serve individuals and families Visionary Thinking- to anticipate the needs and challenges of individuals and families and to plan our efforts accordingly Innovation- to welcome new ideas, take risks, and view change as a positive challenge Caring leadership-to inspire and motivate others Effective communication- to communicate with individuals and families in a cooperative and caring way Fiscal responsibility- to use public funds effectively and responsibly Integrity- to meet the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct Respect for others- to treat people as individuals, without prejudice and with courtesy and high professional regard Safety- to ensure a safe environment for individuals Teamwork- To partner with each other, government agencies and the community to meet our mission Ethics Human Services employees will: Treat all people with respect, acceptance and dignity Protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals, families, and co-workers as required by law Protect the integrity, safety, and security of a client records as required by law Obey all local, State and Federal rules, and county policies and guidelines Discourage, prevent and report unlawful or unethical practices to management Not practice, condone or collaborate with any form of discrimination Draw on our knowledge, values and skills to serve all of our customers Not take unfair advantage of any professional relationship or exploit others to further personal, religious, political or business interests, nor those of family and friends. First in Colorado, First in Service
Description
This is a County Human Services Department. We monitor child protection and youth cases from the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
variesArapahoe County, CO 80012
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6months-1year