Family Support Specialist

Job Description Salary: 39k-50k AnnuallyTITLE: Family Support SpecialistDEPARTMENT: Foster and Adoptive Department (FAD)FUNCTION: The staff is responsible for working with and monitoring foster and adoptive families that are currently active. In addition, empowering families by providing advocacy, guidance and resources to help overcome challenges and achieve goals through home visits, assessment and referrals to community servicesLOCATION: Home-Based, Office, and Field AssignmentsSUPERVISOR: FAD Support Specialist SupervisorQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree requiredin a human services field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with the Department of Family and Protective Services is preferred. The position requires the ability to be clear-headed and decisive, an approach to care/services from a strengths-based perspective, strong writing skills, attention to detail and organization, positive client interaction, and good time-management.SALARY: $39k 50k monthly (based on experience)GENERAL DUTIES:Knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standardsInnovative and creative approaches to service deliveryParticipate in Pre-Service and Annual trainingWork effectively with the foster and adoption teamMaintain required annual employee training and documentationPossess reliable transportation and be comfortable driving throughout the Greater Houston Area.Other duties as assigned by Program manager and/or FAD DirectorFSS DUTIES:Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and complianceRecord all information for home and child files in the agencys database system on a weekly basis.Complete initial placement of children and youthMonitor childrens progress placed in the foster and adoptive homeCoordinate STAR Health services and schedule appointments for necessary assessments like CANS 3.0.Coordinate educational services, inform caregivers about available educational services, and provide support when needed.Manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases (a combination of homes and children)Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings including Aftercare Service Plan in coordination with CPS and other team members.Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentationConnect family to social work department for community resource connection and other supportsFamilies receive personalized services based on their unique needProvide aftercare case management services to include monitoring, support, and community resource referrals