Permanency Specialist | Foster Care Advocate & Coordinator

Arrow-Child-; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA match

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement plan with company match

PTO and holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow-Child- is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts for child well-being in foster care. You will work with families, foster parents, and diverse stakeholders to achieve permanency goals.

The ideal candidate will live near Anderson County and possess an Associate’s degree with 1–2 years' related experience, plus knowledge of child welfare laws and practices. Travel, after-hours, and on-call duties may apply.

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 for children.
• Ability to work in an emotion-filled environment which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions.
• 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 various stakeholders, including social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals, to create a comprehensive support network for each child.
• Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed for children and families to maintain placement stability.
• Maintain detailed and accurate 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. Provide crisis intervention, when required.
• Provide training as required to include process, skills, and practice on preparing children and family for adoption.
• Discuss issues of separation and loss for the child, family, and caregivers.
• Ability to travel and attend child and family visits as well as other work-related appointments and meetings after 5PM.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours when necessary.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

Arrow-Child- is seeking a Permanency Specialist to conduct assessments, develop permanency plans, and coordinate efforts for child well-being in foster care. You will work with families, foster parents, and diverse stakeholders to achieve permanency goals.

The ideal candidate will live near Anderson County and possess an Associate’s degree with 1–2 years' related experience, plus knowledge of child welfare laws and practices. Travel, after-hours, and on-call duties may apply.