Foster Care Worker

Description

Average hourly is $23.94 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.).

Join Our Team as a Foster Care Worker at Texas Family Initiative!

Do you enjoy working with children and families? Are you looking for a job with a hybrid work schedule? Then Texas Family Initiative has the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human services is required.
• Two years' experience in child and family services is preferred.
• Compassion, eagerness to learn, and a passion for advocating for children and families are essential.

A Day In The Life

As a Foster Care Worker, you will:

• Support children and families to ensure children can safely thrive in their home environments.
• Teach families vital skills such as emotion regulation, building healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Collaborate with foster parents to provide training, licensing support, and guidance for them and the children in their care.

What We Are Looking For

• Is compassionate and eager to help families build on their strengths for lasting, healthy relationships.
• Has a strong desire to help children grow and connect them with community resources.
• Is committed to advocating for children and families to ensure their well-being and success.

Why Work With Us

• Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work: We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling with hybrid capabilities.
• Generous Leave: 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated, mission-driven team.
• Supportive Environment: We are passionate about our mission to strengthen families and are recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.

Requirements

• Predictive Index assessments assist hiring managers determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position.
• Please Complete a Predictive Index assessment at the following link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/a7886af0-e5d4-4592-9414-fb3eb94c6171?type=candidateba

The PI assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.

Salary Description

Average hourly rate for this position $23.94.