Foster Care Back-Up Sitters assist the foster parent and fills in when needed. Must have attained the emotional maturity necessary to appropriately supervise children/youth whose behavior often deviates from what may be generally considered normal. Foster Care Back-Up Babysitters must utilize communication skills, patience, understanding, firmness, good relationship-building, positive role model qualities, an exhibition of positive parental skills, and a high tolerance for frustration. Must maintain a healthy value system, including moral and ethical behavior consistent with those of the organization.




The following functions have been determined by the organization to be essential to the successful performance of this position:




Supervision: Responsible for assisting with daily supervision of children/youth in the group home. Should always know the whereabouts of each child and what activity he/she is engaged in. May be ass...