Foster Care and Youth Support Specialist

1 month ago


Belleville, United States Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Do you want to help transform the lives of children in foster care? Are you an empathetic person ready to offer outstanding mental health and well-being support? If so, this full-time Foster Care and Youth Support Specialist position with Hoyleton Youth and Family Services could be a great fit for you Our Belleville, IL organization is hiring an attentive problem solver to assist foster parents and children.

We offer competitive pay and an incredible benefits package that includes:

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Employer-paid short-term disability
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave
  • Lunches, employee appreciation, and annual retreats
  • Continuing education

Help empower foster families to flourish


FOSTER CARE AND YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS

  • 21+ years old
  • Bachelor's degree in a field like social work OR 5+ years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health or human services setting
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and provide after-hours emergency coverage
  • Knowledge of how separation, loss, and trauma can impact children
  • Commitment to helping children find loving families
  • Respect and appreciation for different cultures, heritages, and identities
  • Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

YOUR IMPACT

As a Foster Care and Youth Support Specialist, you work closely with your social work team to effectively support the foster parents and children in our program. Everything you do is in the best interest of our families, and you develop and implement personalized treatment and crisis management plans to help them succeed in their foster journeys. You help the youth set goals and encourage them to get involved in positive activities, hobbies, and interests.

With an uplifting and motivational attitude, you support the children and youth in engaging with the community, participating in job training, and developing new life skills. You're also a support for the parents, and you help develop a respite schedule to ensure they enjoy some personal time. By collaborating with your social work team and closely documenting your services, you help facilitate positive outcomes for our foster families


OUR STORY

We are a faith-based organization, founded upon the social justice heritage of the United Church of Christ. Since our founding in 1895, we have grown to be one of Southern Illinois' leaders in providing emotional and mental health services for every stage of youth and family development. Our mission is to enable all people, young and old alike, to realize the wholeness of life that God intends.

Our team of professionals is energized daily because they have the opportunity to bring positive change to someone's life. In fact, "changing lives" is in everyone's job description. We also offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive work culture.

Join our social work team as a Foster Care and Youth Support Specialist and contribute to the mental health and well-being of local families Apply today with our initial application.



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