Caring for Kids
Support Specialist for Children Impacted by Foster Care or Adoption
Part Time • Hybrid - US
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
SUMMARY
20 hour per week position responsible for providing a minimum of 10 hours of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) each week to youth with a mental health diagnosis who have experienced foster care and/or been adopted. TBS includes building coping skills, affect regulation, self-confidence, and behavior management in clients, among other skills needed for successfully navigating childhood. Most work is completed outside of school hours which requires night and weekend work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- build and maintain relationships with foster/adoptive families
- build rapport with clients and provide TBS
- handle client inquiries and minor complaints
- provide independent living services
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services
- experience working with children
- computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
- relationship building skills with children and young people
Key Competencies
- communication skills
- problem analysis and assessment
- judgment and problem solving
- decision making
- planning and organizing
- work and time management
- attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- information gathering and monitoring
- initiative
- integrity
- stress tolerance
- adaptability
- teamwork and collaboration
- warm and inviting demeanor
QUALIFICATIONS
- valid driver’s license and car insurance as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration
- clean driving record (no more than one accident in the last three years)
- evening availability
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $21,250.00 - $22,500.00 per year
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