Program Specialist

DePelchin Children’s Center • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Program Specialist provides high-level program and administrative support across multiple departments, serving as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and leadership. The role coordinates program activities, tracks ad hoc compliance metrics, monitors kinship homes entering the network, and supports organizational goals through data tracking and reporting. It also provides executive assistant support to the Vice President, Community-Based Care and the Director, Permanency, helping ensure smooth operations, communication, and project management across both areas.

The position is based in an office environment in Houston, Texas. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional travel. Reliable personal transportation, a valid Texas driver's license, and current auto insurance are required for travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• At least three years of experience in program coordination, administrative support, or data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families through community-based care.
• For occasional travel: reliable personal transportation, a valid Texas driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child welfare or nonprofit work.
• Experience with data tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison across multiple programs and departments, coordinating communication, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with organizational and SSCC objectives.
• Track, analyze, and maintain performance and compliance metrics for short-term or ad hoc projects.
• Monitor kinship homes entering the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) network, ensuring timely referrals, accurate documentation, and appropriate stakeholder follow-up.
• Prepare executive-level reports, track program metrics, and identify trends relevant to SSCC success.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring information is accurate, relevant, and timely.
• Develop and maintain administrative and tracking systems to support efficiency and accountability across programs.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for the Vice President, Community-Based Care and the Director, Permanency, and prioritize requests and communications.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time