Peer Support Specialist

Provide ongoing support for the child and foster family through empathetic and insightful conversation Reinforce, model, and engage children or adolescents using evidence-based practices such as TBRI and Together Facing the Challenge Support implementation of skills and concepts created by the treatment team Provide backup for PTFFC program staff when needed Assess, support, and augment children’s emotional, psychological, and physical needs Make recommendations regarding needed support and changes to educational support Assist with homework, celebrate success, and support social behavior and life skills Teach and guide families in implementing daily activity schedules, including chores, schoolwork, and recreation Observe, monitor, and direct families and children in following individual service/treatment plans Document changes in behavior or symptoms of dysregulation Facilitate family outings that may be stressful for the child or adolescent Coach children and families in TBRI and TFTC skills in accordance with individualized treatment/service plans Instruct children in basic life and social skills and routines Mentor and support children and PTFFC parents through difficult transitions Maintain one week of on-call crisis readiness on a rotating basis Report to the Program Manager; maintain an average caseload of 10–12 clients Work primarily in the field with some office responsibilities, averaging 40 hours per week Requirements Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related area required Two years of personal and/or professional experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders Working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity Ability to be clear-headed and decisive based on the scope of the position Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team Willingness to learn, grow, and improve through feedback and supervision Effective oral and written communication skills Strengths-based approach to care/services Competence using Microsoft Word, Google, Excel, PowerPoint, GoTo Meeting, the Internet, and other software applications Effective organizational skills Valid Texas Driver's License (Type C) and at least three years of driving experience Access to reliable transportation Valid/current auto insurance Cleared motor vehicle driving record Three employment references Cleared criminal background check and signed statements regarding felony indictments/convictions Cleared TB test results, current within 12 months prior to employment Cleared pre-employment drug test Working cellular telephone Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in supporting children and families through evidence-based practices such as TBRI and TFTC, while effectively managing emotional and behavioral needs. Proficient in communication, organization, and crisis management within a team-oriented environment. Highest-signal resume keywords TBRI Implementation Behavioral Support Effective Communication Crisis Management Team Collaboration Hard Skills Behavioral Assessment Life Skills Instruction Emotional Support Homework Assistance Documentation of Behavior Changes Crisis Readiness Individualized Treatment Plans Strengths-Based Approach Educational Support Recommendations Monitoring and Directing Families Soft Skills Empathy Decisiveness Positivity Willingness to Learn Organizational Skills Certifications & Qualifications Valid Texas Driver's License Cleared Criminal Background Check Cleared TB Test Results Pre-Employment Drug Test Industry Keywords Child Welfare Foster Care Behavioral Disorders Emotional Disorders Substitute Care Tools & Technologies Microsoft Word Google Suite Excel PowerPoint GoTo Meeting Internet Applications #J-18808-Ljbffr