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PATHWAYS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC·San Antonio, Texas
PTFFC Peer Support Specialist · $18 - $20/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 134 posted behavioral health roles in San Antonio, Texas rates. This role sits in the 13th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 55% below the San Antonio, Texas median for behavioral health roles.
The Peer Support Specialist provides ongoing support to children and foster families by modeling evidence-based practices and reinforcing treatment goals. They are responsible for monitoring behavior, facilitating daily schedules, and providing crisis readiness support.
Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least two years of experience working with children with behavioral disorders. A valid Texas driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings are required.
Program Manager.
N/A.
Average of 10-12 clients.
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Environment: This is primarily a field-based position with some in office responsibilities.
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Hours: Work an average of 40 hours per week. Work hours set by the PTFFC Program Manager (and approved by the PTFFC Director) with allowances in scheduling to be available to meet with staff, children, and families during times and dates convenient for all parties involved (i.e. evenings and weekends).
Non-exempt.QualificationsEducation & Experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related area required. Two years of personal and/or professional experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care. Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity. Ability to be clear-headed and decisive based on the scope of the position. Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team. Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve. Effective oral and written communication skills. Skilled in approaching care/services from a strengths-based perspective. Competent in using Microsoft Word, Google, Excel, PowerPoint, GoTo Meeting, the Internet, and other software applications. Effective organizational skills. Additional Requirements Proof of valid Texas Driver's License (Type C) and at least three years of driving experience. Access to reliable transportation. Proof of valid/current auto insurance. Cleared motor vehicle driving record. Three employment references. Cleared criminal background check and signed statements regarding felony indictments/convictions. Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment). Cleared pre-employment drug test. Working cellular telephone. Physical and Mental Demands With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: frequent seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing and walking may be required for long periods and may involve climbing stairs, walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.