Child Welfare Intake & Placement Specialist

Arrow-Child-; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development programs

Job summary

4Kids4Families is seeking an Intake Specialist in Tyler, TX to locate safe placement for children in DFPS conservatorship or referred by state/partner agencies. You will work with DFPS staff, foster parents and providers to gather feedback and improve the placement process, while maintaining strict data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of child welfare experience, with on-call duties and crisis-handling responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years relevant experience in child welfare or related field preferred
• Proficiency in documenting and reporting information accurately, ensuring compliance with agency policies and legal requirements

Responsibilities

• Receive and review client referrals and intake information. Ensure all information is entered into agencies’ databases accurately.
• Collaborate with caseworkers, foster parents, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and improve the application process for placement.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Coordinate response to all referral calls to CPS within 1 hour.
• Maintain up-to-date listing of all agency providers and licensing capacity with accurate data entry.
• Must be willing to work on call and after normal business hours to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• May supervise SSCC youth as required.
• Handle crisis situations and make sound decisions quickly and calmly.
• Adhere to contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory standards.
• May drive vehicles and complete company vehicle training.

Skills

Documentation

Crisis management

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

4Kids4Families is seeking an Intake Specialist in Tyler, TX to locate safe placement for children in DFPS conservatorship or referred by state/partner agencies. You will work with DFPS staff, foster parents and providers to gather feedback and improve the placement process, while maintaining strict data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of child welfare experience, with on-call duties and crisis-handling responsibilities.