Overview *The ideal candidate will live in proximity to Van Zandt county The 4Kids4Families Permanency Specialist is responsible for conducting assessments, developing permanency plans, and coordinating efforts to ensure the well-being and stability of children in foster care. They will also collaborate with families, foster parents, and a variety of stakeholders to achieve the goal of permanency for each child. Benefits Include • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions. • Parental Paid Leave • Retirement savings plan with company match. • Paid time off and holiday pay. • Mileage reimbursement. • Tuition reimbursement available. • Company sponsored learning and development Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned as necessary. • Meet the individual needs of children in foster care and assist caregivers to provide a stable and loving home for children. • Ability to work in an emotion-filled environment which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions. • Advocate for the best interests of children in foster care, collaborating with legal and court systems, ensuring timely court appearances, and providing necessary documentation for court hearings. • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals, to create a comprehensive support network for each child. • Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed for children and families to maintain placement stability. • Maintain detailed and accurate case records, documenting all interactions, assessments, and decisions in compliance with agency policies and legal requirements. • Provide 24-hour, on-call support to the children/families served. Provide crisis intervention, when required. • Provide training as required to include process, skills, and practice on preparing children and family for adoption. • Discuss issues of separation and loss for the child, family, and caregivers. • Ability to travel and attend child and family visits as well as other work-related appointments and meetings after 5PM. • Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours when necessary. • Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. • Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards. • May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and 1-2 years of work-related experience required. Previous experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption services is a plus. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in child welfare.