About this Role:

As aYouth and Family Support Specialist, you will work with the families of children with severe emotional disturbance. Engaging with them in a family centered treatment plan noting their strengths, supports, and needs. You will use this plan to provide counseling, mentoring, link to other community services, and conduct ongoing assessments of progress or changes. Working independently with the clients receiving regular supportive supervision. This role participates in a rotating on-call service for foster parents, handled by phone, virtually, or in person if needed.

Perks of this role:

• $45,000/year competitive salary
• 4 day work week with occasional weekend flexibility
• Hybrid work environment

What were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in a Human Services related field
• Current or willing to become CPR and First Aid Certified within thirty (30) days of hire
• Experience in working with local resources for education/vocational, recreational resources for counseling youth
• Valid State Drivers License and automobile insurance.
  • If relocating to Illinois IL drivers license MUST be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

What we offer:

Full Time Employees:

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year*
• Up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees:

• 401K
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Cellphone stipend*

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*benefit option varies by State/County

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Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.