Foster Family Support Worker

Woodfords Family Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services is seeking compassionate Foster Family Support Workers in Leeds to support children in foster care. You will play a vital role in promoting independence and managing behaviors for children with disabilities. This part-time position requires flexibility and relevant experience, offering an engaging work environment in a committed team.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have relevant experience with children or families.
• Six months of experience with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to foster children.
• Promote independence in daily living and communication.
• Implement therapeutic interventions as part of the treatment team.

Skills

Familiarity with child development

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Relevant life experience or specialized training

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a meaningful and rewarding position? Are you a compassionate, caring individual with a passion for supporting children and young adults in Maine's foster care system?

Woodfords Family Services has a growing need for Foster Family Support Workers to join our team in Leeds and Lewiston!

Position Summary

Woodfords' Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program provides treatment-level foster care to children and youth 3-21 years with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who cannot reside with their biological family. With the support of trained foster parents and the Woodfords' treatment team, foster children and teens are offered guidance in navigating psychological, emotional, social, behavioral and learning challenges with the hope and intent for family reunification and life skills development.

The Foster Family Support Worker will support the family unit by providing one-on-one support to foster children within home and community environments with a focus on promoting independence in daily living, social interaction, behavior management, and communication skills.

This position involves strong applied therapeutic interventions and the ability to promote positive relationships with all members of treatment team and foster families. At minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role highly preferred.

Opportunity Details

• Part-time, 15-20 hours per week
• Afternoons, evenings, and weekend availability required
• Starting at $18.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, and have relevant life experience that includes, but is not limited to, post-high school or equivalent education or other specialized training.
• Must possess a least six months experience working with children and/or families; work experience with children who have special needs preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license and have use of a properly insured/dependable vehicle.
• Familiarity and knowledge of typical and atypical child development, developmental disabilities/delays and mental health needs.

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.