Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children

Caring for Kids

Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children

Stow, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    SUMMARY

    Responsible for providing a minimum of 20 hours of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) each week to youth with a mental health diagnosis who have experienced foster care and/or been adopted. TBS includes building coping skills, affect regulation, self-confidence, and behavior management in clients, among other skills needed for successfully navigating childhood. Most work is completed during after school hours.

    PRIMARY 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

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

    a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services

    experience working with children

    computer skills and knowledge of office software packages

    relationship building skills with children and young people

    Key Competencies

    communication skills

    problem analysis and assessment

    judgment and problem solving

    decision making

    planning and organizing

    work and time management

    attention to detail and high level of accuracy

    information gathering and monitoring

    initiative

    integrity

    stress tolerance

    adaptability

    teamwork and collaboration

    warm and inviting demeanor

    QUALIFICATIONS

    valid driver’s license and car insurance as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration

    clean driving record (no more than one accident in the last three years)

    availability to flexible schedule – especially after school hours

    Flexible work from home options available.