Therapeutic Support Specialist for Foster/Adoptive Youth

Caring for Kids; Stow (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Caring for Kids in the United States seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to foster/adoptive youth. This 20-hour-per-week role focuses on building coping skills, affect regulation, self-confidence, and behavior management, with most work after school hours, including some nights and weekends.

You will build relationships with families, provide TBS, handle client inquiries, and support independent living skills, leveraging strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with 3 years of behavioral health experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Computer skills and knowledge of office software.
• Relationship-building skills with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with foster/adoptive families.
• Build rapport with clients and provide TBS.
• Handle client inquiries and minor complaints.
• Provide independent living services.

Skills

Communication

Analysis & assessment

Judgment

Decision making

Planning & organizing

Time management

Attention to detail

Info gathering

Initiative

Integrity

Stress tolerance

Adaptability

Teamwork

Warm demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

Caring for Kids in the United States seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to foster/adoptive youth. This 20-hour-per-week role focuses on building coping skills, affect regulation, self-confidence, and behavior management, with most work after school hours, including some nights and weekends.

You will build relationships with families, provide TBS, handle client inquiries, and support independent living skills, leveraging strong