Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist

Spurwink; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Retirement with Matching

Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Eligibility

Paid Training

Career Advancement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Spurwink is hiring a Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist in Lewiston, ME to work 2-3 afternoons/early evenings per week (20 hours weekly) with the potential for additional hours. The role collaborates with clinicians and foster families to deliver individualized treatment plans.

The position focuses on building social and independent living skills, supervising visits, and providing one-on-one support, using strengths-based methods and positive role-modeling.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree strongly encouraged; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience in an educational or social service environment.
• Excellent customer service skills; valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support social, coping, and independent living skills with children.
• Supervise visits between foster children and birth families; report concerns to supervisor.
• Provide one-on-one support to foster children as needed.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and foster families using strengths-based approaches.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

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.