Foster Care Permanency Specialist & Advocate

Arrow; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

4Kids4Families in Tyler, TX is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts to ensure child well-being and stability in foster care. You will work with families, foster parents, social workers, and other professionals to achieve permanency for each child.

The role requires an associate’s degree in social work or a related field and 1–2 years of related experience, with emphasis on advocacy, documentation, and crisis intervention as

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• 1–2 years of work-related experience; child welfare experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of laws and best practices in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Meet the individual needs of children in foster care and assist caregivers to provide a stable home.
• Advocate for the best interests of children, coordinating with courts and legal processes.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain detailed case records and provide 24-hour on-call support when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and training related to adoption preparation.

Skills

Assessment

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

4Kids4Families in Tyler, TX is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts to ensure child well-being and stability in foster care. You will work with families, foster parents, social workers, and other professionals to achieve permanency for each child.

The role requires an associate’s degree in social work or a related field and 1–2 years of related experience, with emphasis on advocacy, documentation, and crisis intervention as