Foster Care Alumni Specialist

Overview

Salary Range

$19.23 - $21.63 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Job Title: FOSTER CARE ALUMNI SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Division:
Adult Services

Department:
Adult Services

Location: 2495 Main Street

Supervisor:
Chief Programming Officer

Salary Range: $40K-$45K Annually

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Status:
Full Time

EEOC Job Classification:
Professional

Last Revision Date:
May 2026

JOB SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

This position will provide management and supportive services to young adults participating in the Foster Care Alumni Program. Responsible for assisting participants with achieving stability and self-sufficiency through individualized goal planning, resource coordination, advocacy, and ongoing support. Provide participants with access to resources such as housing, education, employment, mental health, financial literacy, and other supportive services while utilizing a trauma informed and youth centered approach.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing case management, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention services to program participants.
• Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals relating to housing stability, employment, education, independent living, and overall well-being.
• Conduct intake assessments to identify participant strengths, barriers, and service needs.
• Assist participants with accessing community resources including housing assistance, workforce development, educational opportunities, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and mental health services.
• Assist participants with completing applications, obtaining identification documents, and navigating public benefit systems.
• Maintain regular contact with participants through office visits, home visits, phone calls, virtual meetings, and community-based outreach.
• Monitor participant progress toward established goals and update service plans as needed.
• Advocate on behalf of participants to remove barriers to services and support positive outcomes.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal departments and external community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including case notes, assessments, referrals, and progress reports.
• Assist with planning and facilitating life skills workshops, youth engagement activities, and group programming.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, trainings, and collaborative partner meetings.
• Support participant retention and engagement through relationship building and consistent follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with all program guidelines, reporting requirements, and confidentiality standards.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Must present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire.
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or related field
• Four (4) years’ experience in related field

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or related field
• Two (2) years’ experience in related field

• Experience working with at risk youth and young adults preferred
• Experience utilizing trauma informed care practices preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong commitment in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with all federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of independent living skills, youth development, housing resources, and workforce development
• Strong crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community agencies, schools, landlords, employers, and service providers.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and trauma informed service delivery.

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