Youth Achievement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Tyler Texas, United States Arrow Child and Family Ministries Full time
Overview:
The 4kids4Families Youth Achievement Specialist is responsible for conducting assessments, working towards permanency plans, and coordinating efforts to ensure the well-being and stability of older youth (ages 14-21) in foster care. They will also collaborate with families, foster parents, and a variety of stakeholders to achieve the goal of permanency and successful transitional living for each child.

Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement savings plan with company match.

Paid time off and vacation pay.

Mileage reimbursement.

Tuition reimbursement available.

Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Meet the individual needs of youth (ages 14-21) in foster care. Responsible for ensuring these youth are participating members of all treatment planning and goal setting meetings; their voices and opinions are taken into consideration before placement decisions are made.

Work to develop individual transitions plans for youth in care including education, work, and housing.

Work to make sure youth are completing PALs classes and are learning life skills.

Ability to work in an emotion-filled environment which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions.

Advocate for the best interests of youth in foster care, collaborating with legal and court systems, ensuring timely court appearances, and providing necessary documentation for court hearings.

Collaborate with various stakeholders, including social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals, to create a comprehensive support network for each child.

Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed for children and families to maintain placement stability.

Maintain detailed and accurate case records, documenting all interactions, assessments, and decisions in compliance with agency policies and legal requirements.

Provide crisis intervention, when required.

Provide training as required to include process, skills, and practice on preparing children and family for adoption.

Work with youth to develop their family and support network.

Help youth prepare for a successful adulthood through discussing housing, education, benefits, and realistic outcomes.

Ability to travel and attend child and family visits as well as other work-related appointments and meetings after 5PM.

Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours when necessary.

Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.

May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred. 2-3 years of work-related experience in lieu of degree. Previous experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption services is a plus. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in child welfare. State licensure or certification may be required.


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