Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist

About the role

Spurwink is a nationally accredited non-profit organization providing mental health and educational services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. The Treatment Foster Care Program serves children and families in 11 Maine counties. This position works directly with clients 2-3 afternoons/early evenings per week, with flexible days. The role is 20 hours per week with potential for additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Build social, coping, and independent living skills with children, 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree strongly encouraged; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience working in an educational or social service environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Current driver's license and clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to Maine 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
• Flexible 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)

Schedule

20 hours per week, primarily 2-3 afternoons/early evenings with flexible days.