Therapeutic Foster Care Provider
Woodfords Family Services
- Windham, ME
- $16,000-27,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Oversee medical appointments, medication administration, transportation to and from appointments, and activities, as well as the day-to-day and direct care services.
- Oversee and support family reunification & family visits.
- Oversee the child's educational needs.
- Serve as a key member of the Therapeutic Foster Care Program working independently and cooperatively with a team.
- Annual tax-free stipend of $16,000 to $27,000 per child placed in your care.
- Access to start-up & activity funds
- Mileage reimbursements, training stipends, and State provided health insurance for child.
- Trained Foster Family Support Workers to provide direct support services.
- 24/7 On-Call and Crisis Support
- Free initial and ongoing training in accordance with licensing and state requirements.
- Access to respite care, foster family support groups, and parent mentorship programs.
- May be married, single, or partnered.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Currently rent or own a residence in Maine.
- Have spare bedroom in your home for a child or teen.
- Have experience as state-licensed family foster parent (at least 1 year) OR work experience (at least 6 months) with children and/or teens.
- Must successfully complete introductory training.
- Possess a willingness to work with birth parents, service providers and service agencies.
- Supportive, flexible, and committed to helping children in foster care and their families.
- Possess effective parenting skills and willingness to learn and adapt.