What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Specialist-Enhanced Foster Care position at Samaritas?
Position Details
Retention Bonus Eligible * Retention Bonus of $4000 total within the first year
The Behavioral Specialist of the Enhanced Foster Care team (ETFC) assists in providing services for children and families under the discretion of the Case Work Supervisor.
The Behavioral Specialist provides support to ETFC Clinical Case Manager and foster care team in implementing treatment plans, goals and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team for ETFC Parents, ETFC youth and their families.
This position is hybrid and has the flexibility to work from home and office.
Do you meet the following qualifications below?
Possess either a Master’s Degree in a human services field or a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A., B.S., or a B.S.W.) in a human services field with two years’ experience working with children and families OR a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in alternate field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in the human services field with two years’ experience working with children and families.
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This is a full time opportunity on our Enhanced Foster Care team. Starting salary of $41,600.00 annually!
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What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
- Plus, many more benefits
Contingent
- Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Duties And Responsibilities
Samaritas’ Enhanced Treatment Foster Care (ETFC) program serves foster children with the highest level of need to allow them to remain in their community placements. The ETFC team provides time-limited intensive support to foster parents and children and coordinates community services to continue to meet the needs of the children and families. The Behavioral Specialist implements treatment plans, goals and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team for ETFC Parents, ETFC youth and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- Master Degree or Bachelor degree in a human service field and 2 years' experience working with children and families OR
- Master or Bachelor degree in a alternative field with a minimu of 30 credit hours in the human services field with 2 years’ experience working with children and families
Experience
- Two years’ experience working with children and families.
Additional Work Requirements
- Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, caregivers, birth parents/planning family and youth, as required.
- Required to attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity, including those outlined by the ETFC contract and Council of Accreditation (COA) requirements.
- Unrestricted, valid driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance required.
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Salary : $4,000 - $41,600