To apply, follow the below link.  Please note applications will not be reviewed unless received through the below link.

https://maple-star-colorado.careerplug.com/j/01fzblw

Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service?  Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth?   If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for Maple Star! 

Maple Star Colorado is a multi-service agency providing Foster Care, Clinical and Community Services. Maple Star began providing foster care in Denver in 1994 and has since grown to provide in-home, community and office based services throughout the Front Range.  Our trauma informed approach to working with children and families is evidenced is all of our programs with a focus on healing, relationship and providing high quality client care.

Maple Star’s team is known for its professionals who are committed to providing quality services, and is looking for compassionate staff to assist in the process of providing quality programming to individual clients and families. All job objectives should be completed according to agency standards and policies as outlined in the Maple Star Employee Handbook and state Rules and Regulations.

Community Support Specialist

Looking to do meaningful work helping Children and Families in the community by providing case management, and other therapeutic based community and in-home services?

Maple Star Colorado, part of Pathways – one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services, is in search of a compassionate, caring, and growth-minded bachelor level community support specialists.

For your passion and dedication providing diligent search and connection work for families in the community in need of support and guidance, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and much, much more (read below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!

About your Role:

• Provide family engagement facilitation other essential life skills supportive services.
• Provide education around trauma and its effects on children and families.
• Provide information and contacts for community resources.
• Provide appropriate level of supervision and intervention required by the referral source for parenting time cases.
• Provide information, contacts, and assistance to clients in regards to accessing community resources if part of case.
• Cooperate with the development of an action plan to include developing goals for visitation, family and parent coaching, and/or life skills, with the input of the Case Worker and the family.
• Work a flexible schedule that may specify part-time or as needed scheduling, including evenings and weekends, and be available for support when requested. Scheduled hours and days may vary for staff to meet current staffing needs. Utilize coaching and modeling strategies to align with and engage families using trauma informed care principles

Does the Following Apply to You?

• High School Diploma or equivalency required. Further coursework or education (Bachelors) in human services related field preferred.
• Six (6) months preferred relevant experience
• Knowledge of local agencies and other community resources that may serve youth, families, and foster care services.
• Proof of valid Driver License with clean driving record, as well as valid auto insurance
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks 

All employees will undergo criminal and driving records background checks

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Maple Star does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by law. Pathways is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.   

*Please note that initial communication with applicants will occur via email. Please be sure to check your junk or spam folders and when replying to emails click "Reply All"*

To apply, follow the below link.  Please note applications will not be reviewed unless received through the below link.

https://maple-star-colorado.careerplug.com/j/01fzblw

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