Clinical Family Support Specialist

Vogel•Dallas, TX

7d•$65,000 - $72,500

About The Position

Vogel is seeking a Clinical Family Support Specialist (LMSW) for its Bridge to Hope Program, a two-generation initiative supporting parents experiencing or recovering from homelessness. The role provides trauma-informed case management and clinical family support to help families achieve stabilization, housing stability, workforce and educational advancement, and improved mental health. The specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team with Early Childhood Education and Mental Health staff to support family well-being and young children’s development. The position includes assessing family strengths and needs, conducting psychosocial assessments, developing service plans, providing supportive counseling or referrals, responding to mental health crises, and conducting home visits as needed. The specialist also leads enrollment and attendance activities, maintains a strengths-based caseload, facilitates parent workshops, encourages parent participation, coordinates with community partners, and reports on participant outcomes. Eligible clinicians under LCSW-S supervision may have an opportunity to provide clinical assessments, diagnostic recommendations, and individual, family, or group therapy. This is a full-time salaried position with a stated annual salary range of $65,000–$72,500. Vogel is a Dallas nonprofit providing early childhood care and education to young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters through a two-generation approach.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
Active LMSW licensure in the State of Texas.
Experience delivering trauma-informed services, conducting psychosocial and mental health assessments, and facilitating psychoeducational groups or classes.
Strong working knowledge of local community resources, housing systems, public assistance, and employment networks.
Ability to engage, empathize with, and support families from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Adherence to HIPAA regulations, data privacy requirements, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
Strong verbal and written communication, time-management, and crisis-intervention skills.

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing advanced clinical licensure (LCSW); clinical supervision paths are available.
Prior case management experience in Head Start, Early Head Start, maternal/child welfare, or supportive housing settings.
Experience working directly with unhoused families or individuals recovering from trauma.
Proficiency with digital casework documentation systems, online platforms, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Evaluate family strengths and needs at intake and designated intervals, assessing parent and child functioning.
Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized service plans in partnership with families.
Assess parental mental health using the Connected Mind tool and clinical methods, coordinating referrals or providing supportive counseling as needed.
Respond initially to parental mental health crises, such as suicidal ideation or psychosis, and report immediately to clinical leadership.
Conduct home visits as needed to assess needs, provide family support, and address barriers to participation.
For eligible clinicians under LCSW-S supervision, provide clinical assessments, diagnostic recommendations, and individual, family, or group therapy.
Lead program enrollment and orient families to Bridge to Hope expectations, policies, and services.
Interview applicants to determine eligibility, review documentation, and coordinate tracking systems and waitlists with the Enrollment Coordinator.
Maintain funded enrollment levels aligned with Head Start of Greater Dallas and Vogel standards.
Monitor child attendance, educate parents about attendance benefits, and develop follow-up plans with families experiencing chronic absences.
Maintain an active, strengths-based caseload and support families in meeting goals, action plans, and program requirements.
Facilitate interactive parent workshops and psychoeducational groups on topics including parenting, financial literacy, employment readiness, and self-care.
Promote parent participation in educational activities, case plans, and community leadership.
Coordinate with classroom teachers to align understanding of children’s classroom performance and home dynamics.
Collaborate with the Mental Health team and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
Build and use community referral networks, including affiliate housing agencies, Housing Forward, Head Start of Greater Dallas, Workforce Solutions, and A Therapy Connection.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on participant outcomes and quality-improvement metrics.