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Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children

Caring for Kids
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Stow, Summit, OH

Salary

$39,500 - $42,500 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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  • The position requires providing a minimum of 20 hours of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) weekly to youth with mental health diagnoses, particularly those who have experienced foster care or adoption.
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with at least 3 years of experience in behavioral health services, particularly with children.
  • The role involves building relationships with families and clients, handling inquiries, and providing independent living services.
  • The salary is competitive, and the position offers various benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with matching.
  • Flexible work-from-home options are available, with a schedule primarily focused on after-school hours.
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.




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