Statewide Placement Specialist

Talent at Upbring•Dallas, TX

52d

About The Position

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors : Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your MIssion in Action The Statewide Placement Specialist is responsible for assessing children to determine an appropriate match with potential qualif ying foster families; analyzing and deploying the current network of foster care parents and community partners to aid in the placement and/or adoption of foster care children in the Foster in Texas (FIT) program .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field
Child Placement Management Staff (CPMS)
Three (3) years of relevant experience in foster care, child welfare, or adoption
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks/projects
Strong customer service skills; respond to telephone and in-person inquiries in a pleasant and professional manner
Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with diverse groups of people
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
At least 21 years of age
Valid TX driver’s license and auto insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field
Licensed Child Agency Administrator or eligible within 12 months of hire
Bilingual (English and Spanish, based on service area and service population)

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate social services in accordance with licensing standards, contract terms, agency policies, accreditation standards and funding requirements
Respond promptly to placement calls (phone/email) and perform intake/eligibility assessments to match children with foster families
Monitor timelines for placements and alert leadership to potential delays or issues
Track referrals received for placement, including documenting referral sources, status, and outcomes in the Agency’s database
Collaborate with the Foster Care & Adoption team to recruit and maintain a diverse pool of certified homes for emergency and long-term placement s
Represent the agency as a liaison within the foster care and adoption provider network to create and initiate community wide recruitment and placement efforts
Respond to inquiries from parents, partner agencies, and staff regarding intake, eligibility, placement , and post-placement process es
Record and maintain information and statistics necessary to measure the effectiveness of recruitment and placement efforts
Cross-train and provide back-up support for intake -related process, including the completion and/or review of foster and adoptive placements
Assist staff with identifying and creating partnerships with other community agencies; establish and maintain relationships to aid in collaboration of recruitment and placement efforts
Participate in on-call rotation to ensure timely response to placement and support needs
Develop and maintain positive and strong working relationships with the Foster Care and Adoption teams and foster care parents and families, while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries always
Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parents (s)/ guardian(s), staff and the community