Family Services Specialist

2 weeks ago

Laredo Texas, United States Upbring Full time

About the Role:

Upbring is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Services Specialist to join our team. As a Family Services Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing case management and direct services to foster care or adoptive children, parents, and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular home visits and on-going assessments to ensure foster care children and homes remain viable for placement and meet the specific needs of foster care children and families.
  • Develop a case plan to establish goals using appropriate and necessary resources to maintain placement, minimize risk, and provide for the safety of the children.
  • Follow a formal process for case reviews and informal transfer between agencies and referral sources that appropriately meet the needs of the child, parent, and/or family.
  • Provide stabilization services (crisis intervention) for foster children, parents, and their families in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field.
  • Valid TX driver's license and auto insurance coverage.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Knowledge of psychological theory, methods, and ethics.
  • Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with service population.
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to properly and accurately document case notes.
  • Ability to apply sound judgment when making decisions.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks.
  • Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field.
  • LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
  • 1-year relevant experience in foster care, child welfare, or adoption.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish based on service area and service population).

About Upbring:

Upbring is a diverse and inclusive organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes, and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.

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