Part Time Placement Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-20
-
Social Work
Youth Development, Youth Support Worker, Child Development/Support
Part Time After Hours Placement Support Specialist #52137
Department:
Social Services
Hiring Rate: $23.41 per hour
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
In recruiting for this new After-Hours Placement Support Specialist position, we are seeking an experienced individual to complete the following:
- Taking care of youth experiencing foster care while the agency is seeking placement for them.
- Providing safety and well-being within sight and sound of youth by engaging them in activities to get know them and providing daily activities
- In partnership with the social worker you will learn about the youth and report strengths and needs during your time caring for the youth
- Keeping our values at the forefront while caring for a vulnerable population
The agency is seeking hourly part time workers for 24 hours a day. Interested applicants should note their availability in their application. Ex. Weekends only, or evenings only, etc. All schedules will be considered.
Responsibilities- Providing guidance on behaviors and activities of youth for their health, safety and well-being, being within sight and sound of the youth
- Seeking help and asking questions when unsure of anything while providing care of the youth
- Transporting youth to and from school if available at these times
- Redirecting youth and not engaging in power struggles.
- Preparing and cooking meals with or for youth
- Providing a structured scheduled for youth including, getting up in the morning, daily hygiene, school work, etc.
- Administering medication to youth
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and 3 years of social work experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 4 years of social work experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field and 5 years of social work experience; or
- Experience working with children.
- Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
- CPR, First Aid
- Experience working with children
Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Job Category Social Services Status Open Salary Hiring Rate: $23.41 per hour Posted September 14, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).