Foster Care Support Specialist

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions; Brownwood (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule and hybrid work

Generous leave

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Texas Family Initiative seeks a Foster Care Support Specialist to provide aftercare case management for children and families after discharge. The role blends office and field work with travel, offering a hybrid schedule.

You will develop aftercare plans, assist kinship caregivers, support youth transitioning to independence, and coordinate community resources while maintaining thorough documentation for at least six months post-discharge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree or two years of child and family services experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop aftercare plans for children and families post-discharge.
• Support kinship caregivers and youth transitioning to independence.
• Coordinate community resources and maintain documentation.
• Ensure service continuity for at least six months post-discharge.

Skills

Case management

Family support and advocacy

Service coordination

Documentation and reporting

Communication and teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree or two years of child and family services experience

High school diploma

Job description

• Average hourly is $16.63 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****

• Average hourly is $16.63 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****

Full-time Description

Join Our Team as a Foster Care Support Specialist at Texas Family Initiative! Do you enjoy working with children and families? Are you looking for a job with a hybrid work schedule?

Then Texas Family Initiative has the perfect opportunity for you!

Position Summary

Provides aftercare case management and support services for children and families following foster care discharge. Responsibilities include developing aftercare plans, supporting kinship caregivers, assisting youth transitioning to independent living, providing parenting education, coordinating community resources, maintaining documentation, and ensuring service continuity for at least six months post-discharge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree or two years of child and family services experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Key Skills

• Case management
• Family support and advocacy
• Service coordination
• Documentation and reporting
• Communication and teamwork
• Cultural responsiveness

Work Environment

Community-based role with travel required; involves office and field work supporting children, youth, and families in the foster care system.

Why Work With Us

• Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work: We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling with hybrid capabilities.
• Generous Leave: 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated, mission-driven team.
• Supportive Environment: We are passionate about our mission to strengthen families and are recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.

Make a difference in a child’s life—join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary Description Average hourly rate for this position $16.63