Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children

Caring for Kids

Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children

Stow, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    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 teaching coping skills, affect regulation, self-confidence, and behavior management to clients, among other skills needed for successfully navigating childhood. Most work is completed during after school hours.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    ability to schedule and manage multiple weekly appointments that meet the needs of school aged clients and working families

    build rapport with youth and provide therapeutic behavioral support (TBS) to meet their needs

    provide independent living services to youth ages 14+

    build and maintain relationships with CFK foster and adoptive families

    provide phone support to foster and adoptive families

    complete documentation of services within required timeframes

    responsible for completing 20 hours of Medicaid billable services per week

    attendance at required meetings

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

    a bachelor's degree or alternatively a high school diploma with three years of experience in the mental health field

    experience working with children of all ages

    computer skills and knowledge of office software package

    Key Competencies

    flexible schedule including nights and weekends

    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

    car insurance (minimum $100,000/$300,00 coverage)

    a reliable vehicle with valid registration

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

    a flexible schedule especially after school hours

    Flexible work from home options available.