Family Services Specialist

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States DePelchin Children's Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position:                  Family Services Specialist

Classification:         Full-time, Exempt

Reports to:               Program Manager

Location:                  Houston, TX

Benefits:                   Robust benefits package, Generous PTO, Matching Retirement

Position Description:

The Family Services Specialist is part of a team that is responsible for the recruitment, development, pre-service and on-going training and support of the foster parents/homes.  Primary responsibilities include, the recruitment of foster parents, assistance with the application and verification process of prospective foster parents, assist in various compacities with pre-service and on-going training of foster parents, and assist in the development of building community relationships and market research to promote the success and growth of the program.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services OR three (3) years' experience with a child-placing agency in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One (1) year experience in residential treatment setting and/or child placing agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledgeable in treatment milieu, intervention skills, strategies, and structure. 
  • Knowledge of training and adult learning.
  • Knowledge of Social Work practices.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional, confidential work environment.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
Work Conditions:
  • Environment: Office, Community 
  • Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Travel: Occasional

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.

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