Associate Director, Permanency & Placement Strategy

Depelchin

Texas

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Texans Together seeks an Associate Director, Permanency to provide strategic and operational leadership across intake, placement, and family finding programs. The role coordinates CANS, ICPC, TARE, and related activities to ensure timely, stable placements and strong family connections.

Reporting to the Director, Permanency, you will supervise program managers, optimize service delivery, and advance evidence-informed practices while ensuring compliance with federal/state requirements and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field.
Eight years’ professional experience in child welfare or related field.
Four years’ management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for intake, placement, TARE, CANS, ICPC, and Family Finding.
Oversee integrated service delivery to strengthen placement stability and permanency outcomes.
Lead strategies addressing complex placement needs and reduce disruptions.
Evaluate program performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
Supervise and develop program managers and leaders.
Collaborate with DFPS, caregivers, providers, and community partners.
Lead process improvements and innovative strategies for coordination.
Serve as a key operational partner to the Director of Permanency.