Permanency Specialist: Foster & Adoption Advocate

Our Community Our Kids

Allen (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Our Community Our Kids is seeking a Permanency Specialist to lead permanent planning for abused and neglected children within the Northeast 3E region. You will work with legal parties, kinship providers, and foster families to achieve safe, permanent homes and support families through reunification or adoption processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and at least two years in human services with case management experience preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
Two years experience working within human services required. Case management experience is preferred.
Knowledge of child welfare laws, policies and regulations.
Ability to assess child safety and permanency needs; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain high ethical standards as outlined in program code of ethics.
Collaborate with parents, family, and legal parties to achieve permanent placement.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with kinship providers, foster families, and court personnel.
Attend court hearings, prepare reports, and support families through reunification or permanency processes.
Maintain timely case records and ensure referrals for testing, evaluations and assessments are made.