Family Centered Specialist

Mentor Foster Care, a part of the Sevita family , provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Mentor Foster Care has a new opportunity!

Family Centered Specialist

As Family Centered Specialist you will provide home-based case management to children and families with the goal of family preservation / reunification.

Provide person-centered assessments in the areas of behavioral health, education, personality, community engagement, vocational needs, relationships, and family interactions.

Develop service or treatment plans based on assessment of strengths, needs, collaboration with referral agencies, and collaboration with the individual served.

Provide activity and participation-based interventions and approaches developed from training materials, experience, individual and / or families' successes.

Provide 24 / 7 coverage for all assigned individuals served and / or families.

Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of individuals and / or families served.

Assure that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, submitted to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

Participate in team meetings with peers and collateral team meeting when needed.

Support peer development by addressing areas of concern for professional development and team performance issues.

Provide an aftercare plan for each family / individual served.

Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners from referring / collateral agencies. Guide the family in their interaction with referring agencies, and other community organizations as needed.

Provide training or field supervision of new or tenured peers; review and edit peer records and documentation, marketing and education presentations; training and development for the region or team meetings.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree

Two years related field experience

Specialized training required

Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly

A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Why Join Us?

Full compensation / benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan

Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of coworkers

Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor Foster Care's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.