Support Worker

About the role

Do you like working with children and families? Then Texas Family Initiative has the job for you! As a Permanency Support Worker, you will provide support to the staff in the Permanency Services Program. Promotes the well-being of children in the Permanency Program, participates in staff meetings and trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing Permanency Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to staff in the Permanency Program and ensure case plan requirements are met.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies involved in providing Permanency Services.
• Assist with basic services to meet the developmental needs of children and families.
• Supervise visitations, support reunification efforts, and provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate families on Permanency Program processes and serve as a liaison between families and program staff.
• Facilitate placement support by obtaining required documents and preparing case files for audits.
• Transport children and conduct agency business, adhering to driving requirements.
• Coordinate service delivery with agency program staff and provide documentation and reports with evaluative content.
• Promote cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and effective communication in daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• 401(k) match
• Personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• And more

Pay

Average hourly rate is $16.63 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Schedule

Full-time