Independent Living Specialist

****Average hourly rate is $21.68 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****

Do you like working with older youth to promote self-sufficiency and skill building?  Do you want to have a flexible work schedule, be a part of a team and make a difference in the lives of others?

We are looking for an Independent Living Specialist to add to our foster care service team! All you need is a High School diploma or GED and two years’ experience working with children and families. An associate degree in the Human Services field may be substituted for experience. Knowledge of the foster care system would be helpful but not required.  We will teach you the rest!

A Day in The Life as an Independent Living Specialist
As an IL specialist you will work with older youth in foster care to ensure their planning and transition into young adulthood is successful.  You will partner with case teams, placement providers and the youth to support their plans for school, living and employment beyond their time in foster care.  You will help to ensure they have the skills needed to be successful in the future.   

What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, eager to learn, enjoys working with older youth to help connect them with community resources to improve their lives. We want someone who has a desire to help all children grow, learn, and build healthy futures and a strong desire to advocate for themselves.  

Why you should work for TFI Family Services  We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling and remote work! We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one as well as 12 paid holidays! We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement!  As a bonus, you get to work with a FANTASTIC team who are all dedicated to the mission and vision by being devoted to the strength of family and to be nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.  

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment 

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