Support Worker

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.

Why you should work for TFI Family Services 

We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling! We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after year one and 12 paid holidays! We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement!  As a bonus, you get to work with a FANTASTIC team who are all dedicated to our mission and vision by being devoted to the strength of family and being nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy. 

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today! 

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment 

Requirements

Predictive Index assessments assist hiring managers determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position.

Please complete a Predictive Index assessment at the following link below:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/fe5ed9c0-80b3-4bbb-b0a1-4e1a43689a74?type=candidateba

The PI Assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers