Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist
Company: Spurwink Services
Location: Lewiston
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Spurwink Services is looking for
a Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist to join our Team!
Spurwink is a nationally accredited non-profit organization that
provides a broad range of mental health and educational services
for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Spurwink's
Treatment Foster Care Program currently serves children and
families in 11 of the Maine counties. This position works directly
with clients 4-5 afternoons/early evenings per week. The days of
the week can be flexible. DUTIES: Support Specialists build social,
coping, and independent living skills with children, as well as
support foster families and supervise visits with birth families.
Work with clinicians, case managers, and foster families to
facilitate individualized treatment of foster children. Supervise
visits between foster children and their biological families and
report any concerns to the supervisor. Provide one on one support
to foster children when indicated. Work with clients, biological
families, and foster families from a strengths-based perspective
using positive role-modeling, skill-building, and behavioral
interventions. QUALIFICATONS: Associate's degree strongly
encouraged and Bachelor's degree preferred. Must have one or more
years of experience working in an educational or social service
environment. Applicants should have excellent customer service
skills. Maintain a current driver's license and clean driving
record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy. Competitive
Benefits Package: Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance Employer Paid
Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Retirement Account
with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Scholarships
to ME Community Colleges Tuition Reimbursement 25% Tuition
Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program Eligible
employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities Career
Advancement Opportunities Flexibility of Schedules Generous Paid
Time Off Opportunity for Same Day Pay Health Plan Enrollees –
Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries,
Event Tickets, and More) Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Keywords: Spurwink Services, New England , Treatment Foster Care Support Specialist, Social Services , Lewiston, Northeast
