Support Worker

Texas Family Initiative LLC • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Permanency Support Worker provides support to staff in the Permanency Services Program and promotes the well-being of children in the program. The role involves participating in staff meetings and trainings and coordinating with staff from other agencies involved in Permanency Services. The listed average hourly rate is $16.63, including wages, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Complete a Predictive Index assessment; the assessment takes 5–7 minutes and has no right or wrong answers.

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 that meet the developmental needs of children and families.
• Supervise visitations and support reunification efforts.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Educate families about Permanency Program processes and act 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 trainings.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• 20 days of personal leave in the first year of employment and 25 days after the first year
• 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED