Job Information
BrightSpring Health Services PLACEMENT STABILITY SPECIALIST in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
Our Company
StepStone Family & Youth Services
Overview
The Placement Stability Specialist works directly with the foster family, foster youth, and foster care team, in the office and home environment, to identify therapeutic barriers to prevent home placement disruptions of foster youth. Through specialized trainings which incorporate trauma informed care practices, this role utilizes guidance, modeling, training/educating to StepStone foster parents to prevent overall placement disruption. The goal of this service is to help maintain stability of the youth, provide continued learning for our foster families that will empower them to utilize trauma informed therapeutic interventions, and create long term stability in the foster home. This role reports directly to the Regional Director.
Responsibilities
Provides support to the youth, foster family, TFC worker, and the treatment team to preserve the placement utilizing interventions via a Trauma Informed Care lens
Develops positive working relationships with clients, foster parents and DCBS personnel
Maintains flexible working hours
Provides on call assistance after hours in the event of a therapy crisis or emergency
Assists newly licensed foster families to assess needs/readiness and preparing the family/biological children for their first foster youth placement
Provides feedback and support to treatment team members during case consultations
Partipates in monthly trainings to StepStone staff and foster families are provided to ensure that best practice TFC level services are implemented
Provides leadership assistance to the treatment team and foster parents
Responsible to see that agency procedures and policies are followed
Provides services that respect each child’s and family’s cultural background, heritage, and identity
Other job-related duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field
Valid License in the field
Five years of experience in a child welfare program
Attendance is an essential function of the job
About our Line of Business
StepStone Family and Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills and education. For more information visitwww.stepstoneyouth.com.
Salary Range
USD $60,000.00 / Year
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Job LocationsUS-KY-LOUISVILLE
ID 2024-146172
Line of Business StepStone Family & Youth Services
Position Type Full-Time
Pay Min USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Pay Max USD $60,000.00/Yr.