Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist

Spurwink Services is looking for a Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist to join our Team! Spurwink is a nationally accredited non-profit organization that provides a broad range of mental health and educational services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Spurwink's Treatment Foster Care Program currently serves children and families in 11 of the Maine counties. This position works directly with clients 2-3 afternoons/early evenings per week. The days of the week can be flexible. This position is 20hrs/week with the potential for additional hours. DUTIES 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. QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree strongly encouraged; Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum one year of experience working in an educational or social service environment. Excellent customer service skills. Maintain a current driver's license and clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's driving policy. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Scholarships to ME Community Colleges Tuition Reimbursement 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities Flexibility of 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) Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spurwink