Foster Family Support Worker

Woodfords Family Services; Maine; On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodfords Family Services in Maine seeks a part-time Foster Family Support Worker to join our Therapeutic Foster Care program in Lovell. This role supports foster children aged 3–21 and works with families to promote independence and positive behavior in home and community settings.

If you are compassionate, patient, and have at least six months’ experience, valid Maine driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED, apply to help families reunify and build lifelong skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required, with relevant life experience (post-secondary education or specialized training a plus).
• Minimum of six months’ experience working with children and/or families; experience supporting children with special needs preferred.
• Valid State of Maine driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development, developmental disabilities/delays, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to foster children in home and community settings.
• Promote independence in daily living skills, social interaction, communication, and positive behavior management.

Skills

Compassionate support

One-on-one support

Communication

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful, rewarding opportunity where your compassion can truly make a difference? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young adults in Maine’s foster care system?

Woodfords Family Services is growing and currently seeking Foster Family Support Workers to join our Therapeutic Foster Care team. We now have an opening in Lovell, ME!

Position Summary

Woodfords’ Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program provides treatment-level foster care for children and youth ages 3–21 with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who are unable to live with their biological families. Through the dedication of trained foster parents and a collaborative treatment team, children and teens receive the guidance and support they need to navigate emotional, social, behavioral, and learning challenges—with the ultimate goal of family reunification and lifelong skill development.

The Foster Family Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting the family unit by providing one-on-one support to foster children in both home and community settings. This position focuses on promoting independence in daily living skills, social interaction, communication, and positive behavior management.

This role requires the use of applied therapeutic interventions and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with foster families and treatment team members. At least six months of related experience is strongly 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

High school diploma or GED required, with relevant life experience (post‑secondary education or specialized training a plus)

Minimum of six months’ experience working with children and/or families; experience supporting children with special needs preferred

Valid State of Maine driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle

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.

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