Permanency Case Manager

Texas Family Initiative LLC

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 28,413 - 40,467

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Longevity bonus

Job summary

A social services organization in Dallas is seeking a Permanency Case Manager to work with children and families in achieving permanency. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and be passionate about supporting families in various aspects, including safety assessments and facilitating permanency planning. This role includes on-call responsibilities and collaboration with different agencies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of Permanency placements.
Assess placement needs, safety, family strengths, and resources.
Facilitate permanency planning for children in care.
Conduct monthly visits with children and families.
Provide ongoing support services post-reunification.
Collaborate with agencies to deliver services.
Conduct assessments and provide testimony in court.
Ensure accuracy of case records.
Facilitate family preparation for permanency.
Work with Adoption Coordinator for placements.
Provide 24/7 on-call support including crisis intervention.
Compile and report monthly statistical data.
Promote cultural diversity in all interactions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

****Average hourly rate is $25.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) ****

$5000 sign on bonus for anyone who has completed the full 13 weeks of CVS Conservatorship or SSCC Permanency training as a CVS Specialist and is fully case assignable at time of hire.

Do you enjoy working with children and families? Then TFI Family Services has the job for you!

Position Overview

As a Permanency Case Manager, you will promote the achievement of permanency for children in the Managing Conservatorship of DFPS by providing services to a caseload of children and families by working in partnership with the family. The focus is to assess children and family’s needs, safety issues, and services identified mutually with the family to allow the family to safely assume the role of parenting their children. For those families where that is not possible, the focus is on achieving permanency for the child in the most family-like setting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of Permanency placements, supporting children and families throughout the process.
Assess placement needs, safety, family strengths, and placement resources for children and caregivers.
Facilitate permanency planning, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children in care.
Continuously search for and evaluate potential Kinship placements.
Conduct monthly (or more frequent) visits with children and families based on their needs.
Provide ongoing support services post-reunification until court case dismissal.
Collaborate with public and private agencies to coordinate and deliver Permanency services.
Conduct assessments, complete court reports, and provide testimony in court hearings.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of case records for children and families.
Facilitate family preparation for permanency through training, mentoring, assessments, and home visits.
Work with the Adoption Coordinator to prepare children for adoption placements.
Provide 24/7 on-call support for children and families, including crisis intervention when needed.
Collaborate with Care Management staff to ensure timely and appropriate placements and with PAL staff for older youth's Transitional Living services.
Compile and report monthly statistical data to relevant agencies.
Promote cultural diversity and sensitivity in all interactions and work-related activities.
Drive personal or agency vehicles for transportation of children and agency-related tasks, adhering to agency standards.