Foster Care Permanency Advocate & Care Coordinator

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA match

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts to ensure child well-being and stability in foster care.

The role collaborates with families, foster parents, social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals to achieve permanency and provide crisis intervention and support when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Meet the individual needs of children in foster care and assist caregivers to provide a stable, loving home.
• Work in an emotionally charged environment, conducting home visits in challenging areas.
• Advocate for the best interests of children in foster care and coordinate with legal systems.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals for a support network.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to maintain placement stability.
• Maintain detailed case records in compliance with policies and laws.
• Provide 24-hour on-call support and crisis intervention when required.
• Provide training on processes and preparing children and families for adoption.
• Discuss separation and loss for child, family, and caregivers.
• Travel for visits and meetings after 5PM as needed.
• Be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours.
• Demonstrate cultural competency with diverse families.
• Perform duties within regulations and agency standards.
• Drive and vehicle training may be required.

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts to ensure child well-being and stability in foster care.

The role collaborates with families, foster parents, social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals to achieve permanency and provide crisis intervention and support when needed.