Caregiver Support Specialist

2 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Amara Full time
Job Summary

Amara is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Caregiver Support Specialist to join our Resource Care Team. As a key member of our team, you will provide assessment, case management, and case aide coordination services to caregivers and youth in our care. If you are passionate about supporting families and promoting positive outcomes for children, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement individualized support plans for caregivers and youth, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
  • Provide case management services, including assessment, coordination, and advocacy, to ensure caregivers and youth receive necessary resources and support.
  • Liaise with multiple professionals in the child welfare arena, including DCYF, Tribal Leadership, and other community providers, to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Meet requirements for timely, accurate, and thorough documentation for case files and required reporting.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and trainings as directed.
  • Participate in the facilitation of family trainings and support groups as directed.
  • Provide occasional on-call services as a member of the on-call team.
  • Collaborate with staff in other Amara programs as directed to ensure appropriate cross-program referrals and consistent service delivery.
Requirements
  • A BSW or equivalent (social services, human services, behavioral science, or allied field) is the minimum requirement with an MSW or equivalent preferred.
  • 1+ year of experience providing healing-centered or trauma-informed care (internships and lived experience within the child welfare system can substitute for paid-work experience).
  • 1+ year of work experience in child welfare or social services (lived experience can account for this requirement).
  • Knowledge of child development and family systems, child welfare, foster care, guardianship, adoption, and the needs of families supporting children through transitions and post-permanency.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, discretion, maturity, flexibility, critical thinking skills, and independent judgment.
  • Ability to work with individuals across the spectrum of age, religion, race, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender expressions & identities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an outstanding professional team, DCYF, Tribal Leadership, and other community providers.
  • Ability to confidently navigate complex conversations with staff and families with a respectful and accessible approach.
  • Ability to comfortably navigate ambiguous situations.
  • A highly competent team player who is energized by Amara's mission and the array of expanded services that the organization is providing.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; experience communicating through verbal and written formats with a wide variety of stakeholders while balancing responsiveness, empathy, and directness.
  • Ability to flex hours to accommodate client and staff needs on an occasional basis and successfully manage competing priorities, triage tasks, and effectively utilize time with colleagues and with clients.
  • Strong familiarity with resources in King and Pierce Counties.
  • Must provide proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
  • First Aid/CPR/BBP Certification.
  • Willingness and ability to work at Amara offices, and travel as needed to other WA state counties.
  • Valid Driver's License, reliable vehicle, current auto insurance.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

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