Foster Care Specialist
Quick answer
The Massachusetts Society for. Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) is hiring a Foster Care Specialist paying $21/hr to provide peer support and education for foster families in the Encompass program.
- Role
- Foster Care Specialist
- Organization
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $21 - $21 USD
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), a division of Eliot, is seeking a Foster Care Specialist. This role involves providing peer-to-peer mentoring, support, education, and stabilization for foster families who are navigating challenges or crisis. The ideal candidate should have experience as a foster parent themselves.
What you'll do
- Engage foster parents in peer support services and activities
- Maintain professional boundaries while sharing personal experience as a foster parent
- Conduct Protective Factors assessments and develop treatment plans
- Assist foster parents with addressing barriers to community resources
- Build skills for foster parents through education, coaching, and modeling
What it takes
- High School diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
- Must have at least three years of experience as a foster, kinship or adoptive parent for the Department of Children and Families
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Bilingual candidates may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources; 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance; Professional growth programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The location is not specified in the text provided.
What is the compensation for this role?
The pay rate is $21 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least three years of experience as a foster, kinship or or adoptive parent and a valid driver's license.
When should I apply by?
The posting does not specify an application deadline.
How to apply
Apply directly on Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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