Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a minimum of 20 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 during after school hours. 

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)
• availability to flexible schedule – especially after school hours

 
 

Flexible work from home options available.