Foster Care Case Manager & Behavior Support Specialist

Houston Strong; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Strong is seeking a Case Manager to support children in foster care with T3C-aligned, TBRI-based case management. The role focuses on safety, educational support, permanency planning, and service plan implementation for each child, while coaching foster families.

You will collaborate with CPMS, DFPS, and medical teams, document in ExtendedReach MIS, and participate in meetings and on-call coverage to ensure timely care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required.
• Minimum one year of related experience working with children and/or families in child welfare preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and all background checks.
• Must have valid Texas driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services to children in care and assists staff with regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates placement of children in matched, verified foster homes.
• Develops admission assessments, preliminary and initial service plans, and participates in service plan reviews and discharge planning.
• Reports all suspicions of abuse/neglect to the administrator on duty and DFPS.
• Maintains regular contact with foster families and monitors wellbeing via home visits and communications.
• Provides referrals to community organizations for therapy, behavior modification, and related services.
• Maintains compliance with DFPS Standards, T3C Blueprint, and SSCC contracts.
• Coordinates with DFPS/SSCC caseworkers per required timelines.

Skills

Excellent written communication

TBRI-based relationship skills

Problem solving

Reading and interpreting standards

Report writing

Regulatory inquiries & compliance

Interpreting technical instructions

Mathematical data reporting

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Houston Strong is seeking a Case Manager to support children in foster care with T3C-aligned, TBRI-based case management. The role focuses on safety, educational support, permanency planning, and service plan implementation for each child, while coaching foster families.

You will collaborate with CPMS, DFPS, and medical teams, document in ExtendedReach MIS, and participate in meetings and on-call coverage to ensure timely care and compliance.