Permanency Advocate for Foster Care & Adoption

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts to secure stable homes for children in foster care. You will collaborate with families, foster parents, social workers, and schools, provide crisis intervention as needed, and maintain detailed case records in compliance with policy and law.

The role requires travel to visit children and caregivers, on-call availability, and a commitment to cultural

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and 1-2 years of work-related experience required.
• Previous experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption services is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Meet the individual needs of children in foster care and assist caregivers to provide a stable and loving home.
• Advocate for the best interests of children in foster care, collaborating with legal and court systems, ensuring timely court appearances, and providing necessary documentation for court hearings.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive support network for each child.
• Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed to maintain placement stability.
• Maintain detailed case records, documenting all interactions, assessments, and decisions in compliance with agency policies and legal requirements.
• Provide 24-hour, on-call support to the children/families served and crisis intervention when required.
• May be required to drive and attend child and family visits after 5PM; travel as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Cultural competency

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 secure stable homes for children in foster care. You will collaborate with families, foster parents, social workers, and schools, provide crisis intervention as needed, and maintain detailed case records in compliance with policy and law.

The role requires travel to visit children and caregivers, on-call availability, and a commitment to cultural