Foster Care Peer Support Specialist – Field-Based

Pathways Youth & Family Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Youth & Family Services in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for the PTFFC program. You will reinforce skills through empathetic conversations grounded in evidence-based practices like TBRI and Together Facing the Challenge, assisting the treatment team and providing backup for program staff.

The role involves assessing and supporting a child’s emotional and behavioral needs, helping with homework, guiding family routines, monitoring individual plans, and crisis

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or related area required.
• Two years of personal and/or professional experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess, support and augment the child’s emotional, psychological, and physical needs.
• Support education by assisting with homework and following treatment guidelines.
• Guide the family in implementing daily activity schedules and routines.
• Observe and document changes in behavior and contribute to treatment planning.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Organizational skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google

Excel

PowerPoint

GoTo Meeting

Internet

Job description

Pathways Youth & Family Services in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for the PTFFC program. You will reinforce skills through empathetic conversations grounded in evidence-based practices like TBRI and Together Facing the Challenge, assisting the treatment team and providing backup for program staff.

The role involves assessing and supporting a child’s emotional and behavioral needs, helping with homework, guiding family routines, monitoring individual plans, and crisis