Permanency Supervisor

Depelchin-Children; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texans Together seeks a Permanency Supervisor to lead a team of Permanency Specialists delivering permanency, foster care, kinship, reunification, and family support services within the CBC model in Texas.

You will supervise staff, manage caseloads and performance, ensure compliance with state standards, and collaborate with caregivers, courts, schools, and providers to secure timely and trauma-informed outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of child welfare experience.
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory, lead worker, or management experience.
• Experience working within Texas CBC, DFPS, SSCCs, or CPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned case management and program staff.
• Manage unit operations, caseload distribution, and staff workload.
• Establish performance expectations, monitor staff performance, and promote accountability and teamwork.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of staff.
• Coordinate crisis response and ensure timely notifications and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Case management

Collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Position: Permanency Supervisor

Comparable DFPS Position: CVS Supervisor I or II

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Permanency

Company: Texans Together

Location:

Regions 6a and/or 6b (Specific work locations will be assigned and communicated as staffing plans are finalized)

Position Description:

The Permanency Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and support to a team of Permanency Specialists responsible for delivering permanency, foster care, kinship, reunification, and family support services within the Texas Community-Based Care model. This position ensures services are delivered in accordance with state regulations, agency policies, contractual requirements, licensing standards, and best practices in child welfare. The Supervisor is responsible for supporting and developing staff, monitoring case quality and compliance, facilitating permanency planning, and promoting positive outcomes for children and families. This position partners closely with caregivers, service providers, courts, schools, healthcare professionals, CASA volunteers, and community organizations to ensure children and families receive timely, effective, and trauma-informed services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned case management and program staff, including regular supervision, case consultation, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Manage unit operations, caseload distribution, and staff workload to support timely, effective, and quality service delivery.
• Establish performance expectations, monitor staff performance, and promote accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of qualified child welfare professionals.
• Provide consultation and oversight for complex cases and critical decisions related to child safety, placement, permanency, reunification, kinship, guardianship, and adoption.
• Ensure case planning and service delivery promote child safety, permanency, well-being, family engagement, and lasting connections.
• Ensure case documentation, assessments, service plans, and required activities are timely, accurate, and completed in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based, and family-centered practices that incorporate child, youth, and family voice in decision‑making.
• Monitor case practice, program performance, and outcome measures through case reviews, audits, data analysis, and other quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with DFPS requirements, applicable Minimum Standards, contractual obligations, organizational policies, and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify performance or compliance concerns and implement corrective actions and improvement strategies as needed.
• Support implementation of Community-Based Care initiatives and organizational priorities across the service region.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with DFPS, courts, providers, caregivers, schools, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and other child welfare stakeholders.
• Represent Texans Together in court proceedings, staffings, stakeholder meetings, provider meetings, and regional or community initiatives as appropriate.
• Support efforts to strengthen community resources, placement options, and services that improve outcomes for children and families.
• Participate in assigned on‑call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and provide timely consultation and decision‑making support during emergencies, safety concerns, placement disruptions, and critical incidents.
• Coordinate crisis response and stabilization with staff, providers, law enforcement, medical professionals, and other appropriate partners, ensuring required notifications, documentation, and follow‑up are completed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or closely related field. Relevant experience considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Minimum three (3) years of child welfare experience.
• Experience in one of more of the following areas: foster care, permanency, conservatorship, reunification, kinship care, family preservation, or adoption services.
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory, lead worker, or management experience.
• Experience working within Texas Community-Based Care (CBC), DFPS, Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCCs), or Child Placing Agency (CPA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• LMSW, LCSW, LPC or related professional credential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Texas Child Protective Services/Child Welfare Policy Handbook and Minimum Standards.
• Knowledge of child welfare principles, and best practices
• Knowledge of foster care, permanency, conservatorship, reunification, kinship, and adoption services.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care, child development, family systems, and family engagement practices.
• Knowledge of Community-Based Care (CBC), risk assessment, and child safety practices.
• Strong leadership, supervision, communication, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong case management, service planning, organizational, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with diverse populations in complex or emotionally challenging situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable child welfare information systems.
• Ability to travel within the assigned service region and work occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency situations as required.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Office-based, Community locations, Client Homes, Schools, Courts and other provider facilities.
• Conditions: Frequent interaction with children and families experiencing trauma, crisis, and significant life challenges.
• Work Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, and after‑hours responsibilities may be necessary to meet the needs of children and families.
• Travel: Travel across Harris County and the 12‑ county service region may be required. Reliable transportation required.

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.