Child Permanency & Foster Care Specialist

Our Community Our Kids; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Community Our Kids is seeking a Permanency Specialist to coordinate permanent planning for abused and neglected children across Cooke and Wise counties. You will collaborate with families, legal parties, and kinship networks to secure safe, lasting placements and provide ongoing support during reunifications and post-placement periods.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus strong documentation and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
• Two years of experience in human services required; case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of good child placement practices and permanency processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high ethical standards per agency Code of Ethics.
• Support families dealing with separation and attachment issues.
• Review and document case progress and permanency plans.
• Travel locally, within the region, and out of state as needed to support clients.
• Attend meetings, court hearings, and collaborate with kinship and foster care teams.

Skills

Child placement

Permanency planning

Relationship building

Documentation

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Our Community Our Kids is seeking a Permanency Specialist to coordinate permanent planning for abused and neglected children across Cooke and Wise counties. You will collaborate with families, legal parties, and kinship networks to secure safe, lasting placements and provide ongoing support during reunifications and post-placement periods.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus strong documentation and travel