ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health in Region 6 seeks a Family Support Specialist to work with active DFPS cases in home-based and field assignments. You will monitor foster/adoptive families, manage documentation, and coordinate services with the care team.

The role emphasizes a strengths-based approach, strong writing, and detailed organization to ensure safety, compliance, and positive client outcomes. Training and collaboration with CPS are integral to the position.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with individuals and families that have active DFPS cases preferred.
• Ability to be clear headed and decisive.
• Impeccable writing skills; detailed and organized; positive client interaction.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and compliance.
• Record all information for home and child files weekly in the agency’s database.
• Complete initial placement of children and youth.
• Monitor children's progress in foster/adoptive homes.
• Coordinate STAR Health service coordination and set up required assessments.
• Manage a caseload of 25–30 cases.
• Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings with CPS and team members.
• Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation.
• Connect family to social work for community resources and supports.
• Provide aftercare case management and crisis intervention as needed.

Conocimientos

Experience with families with activeDF

Decisive under pressure

Strong writing skills

Strengths-based approach

Detailed and organized

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in human services

Descripción del empleo

TITLE:

ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)

FUNCTION:

The staff works with, and monitors ICPC foster and adoptive families that are in active status in Region 6

LOCATION:

Region 6; Home-Based and Field Assignments
SUPERVISOR: ICPC Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required in a human services field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with Department of Family and Protective Services preferred; ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position; skilled in approaching care/services from a strengths-based perspective; impeccable writing skills; detailed and organized; positive client interaction

SALARY:

Negotiable based on experience; part time and full-time positions available

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Exceptional knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards
• Innovative and creative approaches to service delivery
• Participate in kinship care specialized Pre-Service and Annual training
• Work effectively with the foster and adoption team
• Maintain required annual employee training and documentation
• Other duties as assigned by Program manager and/or FAD Director

ICPC FSS DUTIES:

• Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and compliance
• Record all information for home and child files in the agency’s database system on a weekly basis.
• Complete initial placement of children and youth
• Monitor children’s progress placed in the foster and adoptive home
• Ensure appropriate STAR Health service coordination and appointment set up for needed assessments such as the CANS 3.0.
• Manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases (a combination of homes and children)
• Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings including Aftercare Service Plan in coordination with CPS and other team members.
• Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation
• Connect family to social work department for community resource connection and other supports
• Families receive personalized services based on their unique need
• Provide aftercare case management services to include monitoring, support, and community resource referrals
• Assist with crisis situations as part of the Crisis Intervention Rotation Schedule