Support Worker - Therapeutic Foster Care

• $375-$750 Sign on Bonus! Valuable Support & Paid Training!*

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a meaningful and rewarding position? Are you a compassionate, energetic person with a desire to support children and young adults in Maine's foster care system?

Woodford's Family Services is growing and looking for qualified candidates to join our Therapeutic Foster Care Program! Come and join our mission in supporting the inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities!

Position Summary & Duties

Woodfords' Therapeutic Foster Program provides treatment-level foster care to children birth-21 years with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who cannot reside with their biological family. With the support of trained foster parents and the Woodfords' treatment team, children and teens are offered guidance in navigating psychological, emotional, social, behavioral and learning challenges with the hope and intent for family reunification and life skills growth.

The Foster Family Support Worker will support the treatment team with the following responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to foster children in their foster home and community with a focus on daily living, social interaction, behavior management, and communication skills.
• Complete all reports and other required paperwork in a timely manner and according to program guidelines
• Provide work schedules, summaries of progress on goals/objectives, and other required paperwork to Program Director and/or Foster Home Case Manager on a bi-weekly basis

Schedule & Compensation

Afternoons, evenings, and weekend availability required.

Starting at $16.00 per hour PLUS a Sign-on Bonus!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license, acceptable background check and have use of a properly insured/dependable vehicle.
• Must possess a least six months experience working with children and/or families; work experience with children who have special needs preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, and have relevant life experience that includes, but is not limited to, post-high school or equivalent education or other specialized training.

Benefits matter, and we have them for you!

In addition to being part of a supportive and inclusive work culture, Woodfords Family Services provides benefits options for all employees!

Part-time Employees Working 20-29 Hours/week Receive

• Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP" benefits)
• Opportunities to enroll in voluntary supplemental Life & Disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $750 Sign-on Bonus!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Casual/Per Diem Employees Working Less Than 19 Hours/week Receive

• $375 Sign-on Bonus!
• Accrued vacation time

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.

Location: Rumford, ME

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