Youth Placement Support Specialist (Evenings & Weekends)

Catawba County, North Carolina; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR and First Aid certification (prefr

Experience in youth/foster care or a相关

Job summary

Catawba County Social Services seeks multiple part-time Placement Support Workers to care for youth in foster care at the DSS building, ensuring safety and continuous supervision.

You will help youth maintain routines, attend school and appointments, and participate in activities, while documenting strengths and needs with the social work team to support a smooth transition to the next placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services related field or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Human Services or equivalent experience accepted.
• High school diploma or GED with some Human Services college credits.
• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth staying at the Department of Social Services building while awaiting placement, ensuring safety.
• Prepares meals for youth.
• Maintains daily routines: wake, hygiene, school prep, homework.
• Provides direction, guidance, and redirection on behavior.
• Administers medication as applicable.
• Communicates observations on youth strengths and needs to social work team.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Boundary setting

Calm under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services related field

Associate's degree in Human Services

High school diploma or GED with some Human Services college credits

High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience

Job description

Catawba County Social Services seeks multiple part-time Placement Support Workers to care for youth in foster care at the DSS building, ensuring safety and continuous supervision.

You will help youth maintain routines, attend school and appointments, and participate in activities, while documenting strengths and needs with the social work team to support a smooth transition to the next placement.