Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted ChildrenCaring for Kids • Stow, OH, US
Support Specialist for Foster and Adopted Children
Caring for Kids • Stow, OH, US
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Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :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
- 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
- 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
- valid drivers 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
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Key Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS
Flexible work from home options available.
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Support Specialist • Stow, OH, US