Family Support Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMead Middle School, Long Oak Drive, Aldine, Harris County, Texas, 77039, United States
About the Team
The Foster and Adoptive Department (FAD) is dedicated to empowering foster and adoptive families by providing advocacy, guidance, and essential resources. Our mission is to help families overcome challenges and achieve their goals through a strengths-based approach to care and service delivery.
About the Role
As a Family Support Specialist, you will serve as a vital link between active foster and adoptive families and the community services they need. This position is designed to support families through a combination of home visits, assessments, and strategic referrals. You will manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of children while monitoring compliance with DFPS procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards.
Your day will involve coordinating STAR Health services, scheduling necessary assessments like CANS 3.0, and facilitating Treatment/Service Plan Meetings in collaboration with CPS and other team members. You will also provide personalized aftercare case management, connecting families with social work departments for community resources and educational support. Success in this role requires a clear-headed, decisive approach and the ability to maintain detailed documentation in our agency database on a weekly basis.
Location and Work Model
This is a home-based role with significant field assignments. You will be expected to travel throughout the Greater Houston Area to conduct home visits and support families in their communities. Reliable transportation is required for this position.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Mead Middle School, Long Oak Drive, Aldine, Harris County, Texas, 77039, United States
Aldine, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor foster and adoptive homes for safety and compliance
- check_circleRecord all home and child file information in the agency database weekly
- check_circleComplete initial placement of children and youth into foster or adoptive homes
- check_circleCoordinate STAR Health services and schedule necessary assessments
- check_circleSchedule and conduct Treatment and Service Plan meetings with CPS and team members
- check_circleProvide aftercare case management services including monitoring and support
- check_circleCoordinate educational services and inform caregivers about available resources
- check_circleConnect families to social work departments for community resource referrals
- check_circleManage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases involving homes and children
- check_circleMonitor children's progress while placed in foster or adoptive homes
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university
- verifiedOne year of experience working with individuals and families with active cases with the Department of Family and Protective Services (preferred)
- verifiedKnowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards
- verifiedReliable transportation
Nice to Have
One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: DFPS Procedures, HHSC-CCR Minimum Standards, Cans 3.0, Star Health.
Education: Bachelor's Degree required in a human services field.
Frequently asked questions about Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES
What does a Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES will monitor foster and adoptive homes for safety and compliance; record all home and child file information in the agency database weekly; complete initial placement of children and youth into foster or adoptive homes; and coordinate star health services and schedule necessary assessments.
What are the requirements for this Family Support Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university; One year of experience working with individuals and families with active cases with the Department of Family and Protective Services (preferred); Knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards; and Reliable transportation.
Where is the Family Support Specialist role at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES located?expand_more
Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES is based in Mead Middle School, Long Oak Drive, Aldine, Harris County, Texas, 77039, United States. This is a on-site role.
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MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES has listed this Family Support Specialist role as on-site.
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Candidates for Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES should have mid level.
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Key skills for Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES include DFPS Procedures; HHSC-CCR Minimum Standards; Cans 3.0; and Star Health.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree required in a human services field.
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Family Support Specialist at MONARCH FAMILY SERVICES is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.