Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist

Spurwink; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Same-day pay

Job summary

Spurwink Services seeks a Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist in Biddeford, ME. This 20-hour/week role offers afternoon/early evening shifts 2–3 days per week, with flexibility for additional hours.

You will build skills in foster children, support foster families, supervise visits, and work with clinicians and case managers on individualized treatment plans. Strong customer service and driving requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree strongly encouraged and Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience in educational or social service environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record per Spurwink Driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Build social, coping, and independent living skills with children.
• Support foster families and supervise visits with birth families.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and foster families on individualized treatment.
• Supervise visits between foster children and biological families and report concerns.
• Provide one-on-one support to foster children when indicated.
• Engage clients, families, and foster teams with strengths-based approaches.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree encouraged

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Spurwink Services is looking for a Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist to join our Team! Spurwink is a nationally accredited non-profit organization that provides a broad range of mental health and educational services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Spurwink's Treatment Foster Care Program currently serves children and families in 11 of the Maine counties. This position works directly with clients 2-3 afternoons/early evenings per week. The days of the week can be flexible. This position is 20hrs/week with the potential for additional hours.

DUTIES:

Support Specialists build social, coping, and independent living skills with children, as well as support foster families and supervise visits with birth families. Work with clinicians, case managers, and foster families to facilitate individualized treatment of foster children. Supervise visits between foster children and their biological families and report any concerns to the supervisor. Provide one on one support to foster children when indicated. Work with clients, biological families, and foster families from a strengths-based perspective using positive role-modeling, skill-building, and behavioral interventions.

QUALIFICATONS:

Associate's degree strongly encouraged and Bachelor's degree preferred. Must have one or more years of experience working in an educational or social service environment. Applicants should have excellent customer service skills. Maintain a current driver's license and clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.