What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Specialist - Foster Care position at Communities For People, Inc?
Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. EOE
Benefits:
- $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid training and professional development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous time off benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Check out our website for more details!
www.Communities-For-People.org
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To cover all assigned shifts in foster home (nontraditional hours).
- To provide a safe physical/emotional environment.
- To provide supervision of activities when needed.
- To help develop and carry-out treatment goals for individual clients as outlined in treatment plans and/or ISP goals and objectives
- Develop specific behavioral plan with client, foster parent and social worker to address behaviors within the home and community settings
- To recognize and confront inappropriate behavior and redirect clients according to treatment goals and house standards.
- Assist in transitioning youth and families from homes.
- Maintain cultural competency in working with a variety of families
- To encourage input and participation in house routines and to encourage integration within the community.
- Ability to set limits and to form appropriate relationships with clients.
- Provide transportation for clients as needed.
- Crisis management
- To attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings, and orientation programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid driver's license and transportation
- Own reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
