Family Support Specialist - Remote

Family Support Specialist - Remote

Requisition #: req14673

Location: Remote in Maine

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Salary: $19.80 - $27.50

This position includes a $3,000 Bonus

$1500 at hire and $1500 at 6 months, pending employee is in good standing
Note: Internal candidates do not qualify for the bonus.

Candidates must reside in one of the listed Maine counties: Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Washington, or York I Travel for home visits

What it’s like to work here

We love God and we love people. Love like that motivates us to cast a big vision and believe that, together, we can change the world through family. For 80 years, our faith has inspired us to provide every child and family the safety, love, and connection they deserve.

At Bethany, our culture is driven by five core values:

• We’re motivated by our faith.

• We support one another.

• We champion justice.

• We pursue excellence.

• We’re in it for the long haul.

How your role makes a difference

When family conflict makes home an unsafe place, children are at risk of entering foster care and families are at risk of separation. HOMEBUILDERS® is focused on prevention. The goal is to build on a family’s strengths, equipping them to care for their child in their home before a challenge reaches a crisis point.

When families are referred for services, a Homebuilders specialist comes to their home to assess their needs and create a targeted plan. The goal is to mitigate safety concerns that would prevent children from remaining at home with their parents. In this role, you would work with a small caseload of families, conducting in-home sessions 3-5 times per week. Each family’s needs are unique, so interventions could include helping them meet basic needs, teaching communication skills, teaching parenting skills and behavior modification skills, and using advanced therapeutic techniques.

Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Conducting in-home visits 3-5 times a week with a small caseload size of approximately two families

• Coordinating with local CPS workers who referred the case to understand the reported safety risks and ensure families are receiving quality services

• Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to teach needed skills to family members that will enable them to safely parent their children.

• Attending training, meetings, and supervision sessions to equip you in your role

• Preparing reports and required documentation

We invest in you

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul

• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities

• Supportive supervision to help you hone your skills and provide exceptional service to families

• Opportunity to learn and apply an evidence-based model with a high level of model fidelity.

Competitive benefits package

• Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

• Matching 403B retirement contributions

• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)

• Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services

• Comprehensive employee assistance program

• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

What will make you successful

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciences, human services or an equivalent field of study from an accredited college, with at least two years’ experience working with children and families; or a master’s degree in social work, human services or related field of study from an accredited college with experience working with children and families.

• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.

• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with three years’ driving experience. Must also pass a motor vehicle records check and maintain a reliable automobile with proof of adequate insurance coverage.

• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

• Subscribe to and integrate the agency statement of faith, mission statement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment.

Learn more about HOMEBUILDERS at https://bethany.org/service/homebuilders

Note: Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials
Accepting On-Going Applications

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