Foster Care Support Specialist
TFI
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- Pay
- $16
- an hour
- Location
- Brownwood, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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About the company
TFI
Individual & family services · 501 to 1,000 employees
We are passionate about our mission to strengthen families and are recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.
What you'll do
- Provides aftercare case management and support services for children and families following foster care discharge.
- Develops aftercare plans, supports caregivers and youth, coordinates community resources, and maintains documentation and service continuity.
What you need
- A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.
- A bachelor's degree or two years of child and family services experience is preferred.
- Education: a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Case managementFamily support and advocacyService coordinationDocumentation and reportingCommunication and teamworkCultural responsivenessValid driver's license
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Perks
- 20 days of personal leave
- 25 days after one year
- 12 paid holidays
- longevity bonus
- tuition reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
****Average hourly is $16.63 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****
Join Our Team as a Foster Care Support Specialist at Texas Family Initiative! Do you enjoy working with children and families? Are you looking for a job with a hybrid work schedule?
Then Texas Family Initiative has the perfect opportunity for you!
Position Summary
Provides aftercare case management and support services for children and families following foster care discharge. Responsibilities include developing aftercare plans, supporting kinship caregivers, assisting youth transitioning to independent living, providing parenting education, coordinating community resources, maintaining documentation, and ensuring service continuity for at least six months post-discharge.
Qualifications:
High school diploma required
Bachelor's degree or two years of child and family services experience preferred
Valid driver's license required
Key Skills:
Case management
Family support and advocacy
Service coordination
Documentation and reporting
Communication and teamwork
Cultural responsiveness
Work Environment:
Community-based role with travel required; involves office and field work supporting children, youth, and families in the foster care system.
Why Work with Us:
Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work
: We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling with hybrid capabilities.
Generous Leave
: 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays.
Additional Benefits
: Competitive pay, longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated, mission-driven team.
Supportive Environment
: We are passionate about our mission to strengthen families and are recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.
Make a difference in a child’s life—join our team today!
TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please visit
www.tfifamily.org/employment
.
Requirements
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Salary Description
Average hourly rate for this position $16.63