Foster Care Worker

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

About the role

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? Support children and families to ensure children can safely thrive in their home environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human services is required.
• Two years' experience in child and family services preferred.
• Compassion, eagerness to learn, and a passion for advocating for children and families are essential.
• Complete a Predictive Index assessment (5-7 minutes, no right or wrong answers).

Qualities we seek

• Compassionate and eager to help families build on their strengths for lasting, healthy relationships.
• Strong desire to help children grow and connect them with community resources.
• Committed to advocating for children and families to ensure their well-being and success.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work: Work-life balance with flexible scheduling and hybrid capabilities.
• Generous Leave: 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Competitive pay and longevity bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated, mission-driven team in a supportive environment.