Base: $21.54 – $30.14 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Bachelor's degree in social services or behavioral science
Experience with public contact work and information gathering
Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques
This role ensures resource family applicants meet required standards to provide foster, adoptive, and permanency guardianship services to children in care
Job Summary
This role ensures resource family applicants meet required standards to provide foster, adoptive, and permanency guardianship services to children in care.
The position involves conducting home studies, kinship assessments, and actively supporting families through the approval process with a focus on kinship placements.
Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, health insurance coverage where the state pays up to 100% of premiums, and retirement contributions.
Matching Summary
This role ensures resource family applicants meet required standards to provide foster, adoptive, and permanency guardianship services to children in care.
Salary
Base: $21.54 – $30.14 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State pays 85%-100% of health premiums; 6 weeks paid parental leave; 14.11% retirement contribution
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in Social Services or Behavioral Science
Experience with public contact work and information gathering
Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques
Ability to conduct home studies and investigations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice-to-have
Experience recruiting and training resource families
Knowledge of best placement practices for youth
Willingness to work frequent overtime and emergency coverage
Ability to travel within the geographic area served
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or Behavioral Science
Four years of education/training/experience working with children/families
Demonstrated proficiency in documentation and analysis
Valid background check clearance
Work Rights
Must be eligible to work in the United States (State of Maine employee preference noted)