Family Support Counselor jobs in Portland, ME

*$375 Sign-on Bonus!*

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a meaningful and rewarding position? Are you a compassionate, caring individual with a passion for supporting children and young adults in Maine's foster care system?

Woodfords Family Services has a growing need for Foster Family Support Workers to join our team. We have several casual positions available in various locations in Southern, Western, and Central Maine.

Program & Position Summary

Woodfords' Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program provides treatment-level foster care to children 3-21 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 family unit by providing 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.

This position involves a high level of interaction and the ability to build and promote positive relationships.

Here's what we're looking for:

Casual (0-19 hours); afternoons, evenings, and weekend availability required.

Starting at $18.00 per hour

$375 Sign-on Bonus - amount is based on employment status and is paid at 6 months of employment.

Looking for a different schedule or location? Woodfords has several openings available!

View them and apply today at: TFC Careers

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Must possess a least six months experience working with children and/or families; work experience with children who have special needs preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license and have use of a properly insured/dependable vehicle.
• Familiarity and knowledge of typical and atypical child development, developmental disabilities/delays and mental health needs.

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: Oxford, ME