Support Specialist (Multilingual)
$47,736,000–$71,593,600 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Execute foster family and host home support services, including recruitment activities, training, and retention for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. Support the licensing process through intake interviews, application reviews, and compliance with state regulations. Facilitate caregiver consultations, support groups, and educational resources to strengthen skills for youth needs. Develop and execute family recruitment strategies to culturally match homes with youth, while supporting marketing efforts and community events. Review referrals to identify appropriate placements for new arrivals and youth in need. Perform all functions in accordance with agency policies, federal, state, and local standards, and the code of ethics of professional social work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in social work or related social services field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in child welfare or working with caregivers
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English
- Strong organizational skills (ex. prioritization, multitasking, etc.)
- Independent decision-making abilities when circumstances warrant such action
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong level of cultural competence and trauma-informed care understanding
- Ability to pass a criminal history background check
- Experience developing strong community networks to support caregivers
- Experience in marketing and communication to support program networking events and increase engagement of caregivers and community networks
- Interviewing and assessment experience
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of populations served by the program, including individuals who have experienced loss and trauma
- Must have a current Washington State driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
- Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
- Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and using technology, with long periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking
- Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds; may be responsible for moving/carrying children weighing up to 25 pounds
- May travel between worksites; may be responsible for transporting clients in personal and/or agency vehicles, which may require valid driver's license, auto insurance, and motor vehicle records clearance
- Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (or another language spoken by program clients) preferred
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