Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Paid Training

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Spurwink Services in Maine seeks a Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist to work 20 hours weekly, 2-3 afternoons/early evenings, with flexible days. You will help children develop social and independent living skills, support foster families, and supervise visits.

You'll collaborate with clinicians and case managers to tailor treatment, provide one-on-one support, and reinforce positive behaviors; Spurwink offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a non-profit setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build social, coping, and independent living skills for children.
• Support foster families and supervise visits with birth families.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and foster families on treatment.
• Provide one-on-one support to foster children when indicated.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

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.