StepStone Family & Youth Services

This position, under the supervision of the Case Manager assists foster children, foster parents, and families by providing support and crisis management both in-home and office settings.

• Assist in providing client and foster parent support/crisis management
• Facilitation of case-related activities on behalf of the agency
• Prepare and process case service forms
• Supportive counseling/referrals to needed services
• Stay up-to-date on all required training: YSIS and ARC Model Training
• Provide in-home services and support to youth and families
• Participate in the treatment and follow service plans for youth in care
• Maintain proper documentation for all services delivered
• Respond and provide on-call crisis support
• Attend meetings surrounding youth in placement, including Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) meetings, and on-going collaboration meetings with referral sources and community providers
• Work in collaboration with the education system
• Complete court summaries and attend court hearings as needed
• Collaborate with all systems and individuals serving youth, including legal guardian, juvenile probation office, appointed guardian ad litem, mental health provider and school officials
• Engage biological families in treatment and service delivery, when appropriate, to support reunification efforts
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglect
• Provide services that respect each family and youth’s cultural background, heritage and identity

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years old
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Minimum two years of experience working in youth services with children and families.

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 visit www.stepstoneyouth.com.

USD $14.00 - $15.00 / Hour