Trauma-Informed Family Services Advocate

Upbring; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Job summary

Upbring in Texas is seeking a Family Services Worker to provide trauma-informed, strengths-based case management and direct services to foster care or adoptive children, parents, and families. You will support safety, permanency, and well-being through individualized planning and collaboration with schools, courts, and providers.

The role emphasizes advocacy, crisis intervention, and documentation, with ongoing teamwork across foster care and adoption teams to expand resources for children and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Valid TX driver’s license and auto insurance coverage.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of psychological theory, methods, and ethics.
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with service population.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to properly and accurately document case notes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular home visits and assessments to assess child safety, wellbeing and placement stability.
• Develop and implement a case plan to establish individualized goals focusing on healing and permanency.
• Ensure children's voices are prioritized in case planning and advocate for services.
• Provide emergency and on-call services when needed.
• Provide supportive services for foster children with emotional, social, behavioral, or mental health needs.
• Document progress and maintain regular reports on child progress.
• Coordinate with management, staff, service providers and community partners to ensure ongoing services.

Skills

Rapport building

Time management

Documentation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Ethical boundaries

Decision making

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Tools

LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC

MS Office Suite

Job description

Upbring in Texas is seeking a Family Services Worker to provide trauma-informed, strengths-based case management and direct services to foster care or adoptive children, parents, and families. You will support safety, permanency, and well-being through individualized planning and collaboration with schools, courts, and providers.

The role emphasizes advocacy, crisis intervention, and documentation, with ongoing teamwork across foster care and adoption teams to expand resources for children and