Foster Care Support Specialist — Trauma-Informed

Caritas Family Solutions; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Training and Professional

Medical Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a Specialized Foster Care Program Assistant to provide paraprofessional support for Foster Care and Family Services programs. This position is crucial for assisting Children, youth, and families through transportation, supervised visitation, and resource coordination.

The role offers a starting pay of $17.25/hr, full-time status, and generous benefits including paid time off and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to understand and apply agency policies and training.
• Experience with children, youth, families, or vulnerable populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to various appointments and activities.
• Supervise visits and interactions between children and families.
• Document client interactions accurately within required timelines.
• Assist clients with life skills development.
• Support children and families using a trauma-informed approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Resource management

Social awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Database Management Software

Job description

Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a Specialized Foster Care Program Assistant to provide paraprofessional support for Foster Care and Family Services programs. This position is crucial for assisting Children, youth, and families through transportation, supervised visitation, and resource coordination.

The role offers a starting pay of $17.25/hr, full-time status, and generous benefits including paid time off and training opportunities.