**$750 Sign on Bonus eligible for part-time positions!**

**$375 Sign-on Bonus eligible for casual/per-diem positions!**

Woodfords Family Services has part-time employment opportunities for compassionate, energetic people who desire to support children and young adults in Maine's foster care system and their foster parents!

Position Summary

Woodfords' Therapeutic Foster Program provides treatment-level foster care to children birth to 21 years with developmental and/or emotional disabilities who cannot reside with their biological family.

• With the support of trained foster parents and Woodfords' treatment team, including Foster Family Support Workers, children and teens are offered guidance with psychological, emotional, social, behavioral and learning issues.
• The best interests of the child or teen are served while promoting family reunification and life skills growth.

Schedule & Compensation:

Afternoons, evenings, and weekend availability required.

Starting pay is $14.50 - $15.50 per hour PLUS a Sign-on Bonus!

Responsibilities of a Foster Family Support Worker:

• Provide relief services to foster families when needed
• Provide one-on-one support to foster child in their foster home and community with a focus on the following areas: daily living, social interaction, behavior management and communication
• Provide work schedules, summaries of progress on goals/objectives, and other required paperwork to Program Director and/or Foster Home Case Manager on a bi-weekly basis
• Complete all reports and other required paperwork in a timely manner and according to program guidelines
• Actively participate as a member of Treatment Team

Qualifications of a Foster Family Support Worker:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, and have relevant life experience that includes, but is not limited to, post-high school or equivalent education or other specialized training
• Must possess a least six months experience working with children and/or families; work experience with children who have special needs preferred
• Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license, acceptable background check and have use of a properly insured/dependable vehicle
• Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have knowledge of typical and atypical child development, developmental disabilities/delays and mental health needs
• Must possess the ability to observe, interpret and document each child's progress according to individualized service plan
• Must possess the ability to develop a positive/healthy rapport with children and families

Benefits matter, and we have them for you!

In addition to being part of a supportive and inclusive work culture, Woodfords Family Services provides benefits options for all employees!

Part-time employees working 20-29 hours/week receive:

• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP" benefits)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Opportunities to enroll in voluntary supplemental Life & Disability insurance
  

Casual/Per Diem employees working less than 19 hours/week receive:

• Accrued vacation time