Peer Support Specialist

Jobtailor

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Specialist in Texas to provide ongoing support for children and foster families. You’ll use evidence-based methods (TBRI, TFTC) and collaborate with a treatment team to implement skills and plans, while monitoring emotional and behavioral needs in the field.

The role emphasizes crisis readiness, documentation, and strong communication, with an average 40-hour work week and some office duties. Strong ethics and teamwork are essential.

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.
Working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care.
Ability to support agency culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity.
Clear criminal background check and TB test current within 12 months prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support for the child and foster family through empathetic and insightful conversation.
Reinforce, model, and engage children using evidence-based practices such as TBRI and Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC).
Support implementation of skills and concepts created by the treatment team.
Assess, support, and augment children’s emotional, psychological, and physical needs.
Observe, monitor, and direct families and children in following individualized treatment/service plans.
Document changes in behavior or symptoms of dysregulation.
Maintain one week of on-call crisis readiness on a rotating basis.
Work primarily in the field with some office responsibilities, averaging 40 hours per week.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Decisiveness

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

GoTo Meeting

Internet Applications

Job description

Provide ongoing support for the child and foster family through empathetic and insightful conversation
Reinforce, model, and engage children or adolescents using evidence-based practices such as TBRI and Together Facing the Challenge
Support implementation of skills and concepts created by the treatment team
Provide backup for PTFFC program staff when needed
Assess, support, and augment children’s emotional, psychological, and physical needs
Make recommendations regarding needed support and changes to educational support
Assist with homework, celebrate success, and support social behavior and life skills
Teach and guide families in implementing daily activity schedules, including chores, schoolwork, and recreation
Observe, monitor, and direct families and children in following individual service/treatment plans
Document changes in behavior or symptoms of dysregulation
Facilitate family outings that may be stressful for the child or adolescent
Coach children and families in TBRI and TFTC skills in accordance with individualized treatment/service plans
Instruct children in basic life and social skills and routines
Mentor and support children and PTFFC parents through difficult transitions
Maintain one week of on-call crisis readiness on a rotating basis
Report to the Program Manager; maintain an average caseload of 10–12 clients
Work primarily in the field with some office responsibilities, averaging 40 hours per week

Requirements

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
Working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care
Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
Ability to be clear-headed and decisive based on the scope of the position
Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team
Willingness to learn, grow, and improve through feedback and supervision
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strengths-based approach to care/services
Competence using Microsoft Word, Google, Excel, PowerPoint, GoTo Meeting, the Internet, and other software applications
Effective organizational skills
Valid Texas Driver's License (Type C) and at least three years of driving experience
Access to reliable transportation
Valid/current auto insurance
Cleared motor vehicle driving record
Three employment references
Cleared criminal background check and signed statements regarding felony indictments/convictions
Cleared TB test results, current within 12 months prior to employment
Cleared pre-employment drug test
Working cellular telephone
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supporting children and families through evidence-based practices such as TBRI and TFTC, while effectively managing emotional and behavioral needs. Proficient in communication, organization, and crisis management within a team-oriented environment.

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