We are looking for sitters willing to sit in non-traditional settings such as hotels, group homes, and transitional living apartments. Sitters will need training in non-violent crisis intervention and be willing to perform some of the following duties: Assess and monitor the mental and emotional status of youth in foster care Assist with implementing treatment plan goals provided by qualified mental health professionals. Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to children dealing with behavioral health issues. Maintain client confidentiality and respect their rights. Assist clients with daily living activities such as meal prep, oral medication set-up, administer injectable medication as prescribed, and general health assessments. MDCPS Responsibilities: 1. Provide detailed description of services to be provided, for example assistance with ADLs, transportation to medical appointments, food preparation and medication needs. 2. Anticipated timeframe for services (number of days, hours). 3. Location where services are to be provided and notification of location changes. 4. Provide sitter with an MDCPS emergency contact and hotline number.
