Foster Care Specialist — Empowering Families & Growth

Eliot Community Human Services; Lexington (VA); Sur place; USD 23 866 - 33 992; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Résumé du poste

Eliot Community Human Services is seeking a Foster Care Specialist in Virginia to support foster parents through peer-to-peer mentoring. This role involves engaging foster families, conducting assessments, and assisting with behavioral health needs.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience as a foster or adoptive parent, a high school diploma, and transportation. Eliot offers a collaborative environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of experience as a foster, kinship, or adoptive parent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a salary increase.

Responsabilités

• Engage foster parents in peer support services.
• Conduct Protective Factors assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Assist foster parents in accessing services for ongoing behavioral health needs.

Connaissances

Peer support

Behavioral health knowledge

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian/Creole)

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Description du poste

Eliot Community Human Services is seeking a Foster Care Specialist in Virginia to support foster parents through peer-to-peer mentoring. This role involves engaging foster families, conducting assessments, and assisting with behavioral health needs.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience as a foster or adoptive parent, a high school diploma, and transportation. Eliot offers a collaborative environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact.