Foster Care Peer Support Specialist – Real Impact

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

Job summary

Pathways Youth & Family Services Inc in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Peer Support Specialist for PTFFC. You will reinforce, model and engage the child and foster family in evidence-based practices, supporting treatment goals and coordination with the treatment team.

The role is field-based with some in-office duties, averaging 40 hours per week. Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related area required.
• Two years of personal and/or professional experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Google, Excel, PowerPoint, GoTo Meeting, the Internet, and other software applications.
• Working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support the child’s emotional, psychological, and physical needs throughout challenging times.
• Assist in homework, celebrate success, and support social behavior and life skills.
• Teach and guide families in daily activity schedules and routines.
• Observe, monitor and document changes in behavior or dysregulation.
• Maintain one week of on-call crisis readiness on a rotating basis.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

GoTo Meeting

Teamwork

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Background in Human Services

Tools

MS Word

Google Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

GoTo Meeting

Job description

Pathways Youth & Family Services Inc in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Peer Support Specialist for PTFFC. You will reinforce, model and engage the child and foster family in evidence-based practices, supporting treatment goals and coordination with the treatment team.

The role is field-based with some in-office duties, averaging 40 hours per week. Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience.