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Permanency Specialist - Cherokee County at Arrow Child &… · Tyler
Job Description
*The ideal candidate will live in proximity to Cherokee county
The 4Kids4Families Permanency Specialist is responsible for conducting assessments, developing permanency plans, and coordinating efforts to ensure the well-being and stability of children in foster care. They will also collaborate with families, foster parents, and a variety of stakeholders to achieve the goal of permanency for each child.
Benefits Include:- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
- Parental Paid Leave
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement available.
- Company sponsored learning and development
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- 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.
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.