Foster Care Alumni Specialist

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.