Support Worker

TFI, Inc.; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Longevity bonus

Job summary

TFI Family Services in Texas is seeking a Permanency Support Worker to assist Permanency Services staff, promote child well-being, and coordinate with partner agencies. You will participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community collaborations to support families and children.

The role involves supervising visitations, aiding reunification efforts, and delivering emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to Permanency Program staff and ensure case plan requirements are met.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies involved in Permanency Services.
• Assist with basic services to meet children's and families' developmental needs.
• Supervise visitations, support reunification efforts, and provide emotional support and crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate families on Permanency Program processes and act as liaison between families and staff.
• Prepare case files for audits by obtaining required documents.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Average hourly rate is $16.63 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Do you like working with children and families? Then Texas Family Initiative has the job for you!

Position Overview

As a Permanency Support Worker, you will provide support to the staff in the Permanency Services Program. Promotes the well-being of children in the Permanency Program, participates in staff meetings and trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing Permanency Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to staff in the Permanency Program and ensure case plan requirements are met.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies involved in providing Permanency Services.
• Assist with basic services to meet the developmental needs of children and families.
• Supervise visitations, support reunification efforts, and provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate families on Permanency Program processes and serve as a liaison between families and program staff.
• Facilitate placement support by obtaining required documents and preparing case files for audits.
• Transport children and conduct agency business, adhering to driving requirements.
• Coordinate service delivery with agency program staff and provide documentation and reports with evaluative content.
• Promote cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and effective communication in daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, health benefits, 401(k) match, personal leave, paid holidays, longevity bonus, and more.

TFI Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.