Job Offer: Family Support Specialist, Foster Care

Hudson, NY

Family Support Specialist, Foster Care

POSITION OVERVIEW

Foster Care Family Support Worker - Hudson, NY


Northern Rivers is seeking a Family Support Worker to join our Foster Care team in our Hudson, NY office. Our Family Support Workers provide support of children in care through transportation to visits and appointments, one-on-one respite services, and supervision of family visits using the family coaching model.
This is a great opportunity for someone just starting out in the Human Services field! With access to benefits including intensive paid training and continuing education, tuition reimbursement, free college courses through our Lgain Where You gain program, broad paid time off, and a supportive, nurturing environment, Northern Rivers is the best place to begin or continue your compensateing career in Human Services.



What a family Support Care worker can expect at Northern Rivers:

»Supervise visits with children and their biological families

»Facilitate a supportive relationship with foster families

»Assist biological and foster families to plan appropriate activities

»Assist biological families to problem solve and deal with behavior difficulties within visits

»Transport clients for medical mental health and other essential needs

»Provide childcare for foster parent training and support group meetings when needed



Your Education and Qualification:

»High school diploma (Associate's preferred)

» 1 year of practice working with children and families in need

»Valid, clean driver's license and reliable vehicle

»Flexible schedule as some evenings and weekends may be required in emergency situations

Benefits you'll love:

»Health care package: medical, dental, and vision!

»Tuition reimbursement

»Paid time off

»Holiday Pay

» 401 (K) Plan

»Life Insurance

»Loan repayment assistance

»Free training/CEU opportunities

»Leaving an indisputable imprint within the community and much more!

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

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Posted 2026-01-30

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