Support Worker

Texas Family Initiative LLC•Abilene, TX

About The Position

As a Permanency Support Worker, you will support staff in the Permanency Services Program and promote the well-being of children in the program. You will participate in staff meetings and training and coordinate with staff from other agencies involved in providing Permanency Services. The role also includes supporting children and families, assisting with placement and reunification efforts, and coordinating service delivery and documentation. The average hourly rate is $16.63, including wages, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differential. Applicants are asked to complete a Predictive Index assessment, which takes approximately 5–7 minutes and has no right or wrong answers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a Predictive Index assessment; the assessment takes 5–7 minutes.

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to Permanency Program staff and help 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 about Permanency Program processes and serve as a liaison between families and program staff.
Support placements by obtaining required documents and preparing case files for audits.
Transport children and conduct agency business while 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.
Participate in staff meetings and training.