Permanency Specialist

Permanency Specialist Saint Francis Ministries - 2.7 Lubbock, TX Job Details Full-time $21.64 - $23.00 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Driving Human Services Social Work Full Job Description

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Service Field from an accredited college or university Must be 21 years of age Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary. FBI Fingerprint Check Lifting requirements of 30-50 lbs. Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Permanency Specialist coordinates and delivery of appropriate services and level of care for youth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Completes initial and ongoing assessments by gathering information from, children and their families, and collaterals Responsible for initial contact of children within 4 hours of referral and subsequent placement. Researches and recommends possible relative placements, giving them priority, whenever viable. Facilitates and coordinates family meetings. Develops and implements case plans and permanency goals with children and families, ensuring that goals are reached within established time frames. Determines and recommends which services are needed for the child and family, including mental health, drug and alcohol services, respite care and supervised or unsupervised visitations/interactions. Assists families to establish a support network of family, kinship, and community. Preparing families and/or children for moves, reunification or other appropriate permanency goals. Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations. Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire. Assesses ongoing case plan goals and recommends reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency options. Completes reports for court, participates in court participates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followed. Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established time frames. Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency. If child's permanency goal becomes adoption, complete necessary documents to assist in the adoption process. Participates in supervisory and team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, critical trends, barriers and solutions to achieving outcomes; and relationships with other agencies/communities. Participates in monthly supervision. Works collaboratively and provides guidance to family support workers assigned. Supervises and transports children and families as needed. Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours. Implements Saint Francis policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures. Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels. Ensures clients' rights are protected.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prefer a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year Other duties as assigned

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.64 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): SFM is required by law to perform a background check in accordance with the specific requirements of each state in which the employee has resided or will be working. As part of our state licensure requirements, we are unable to hire or retain staff who has been convicted of: o Any crimes against a person o Sex Offenses o Crimes affecting family relations o Uniform controlled substance act Have you been convicted of any of the above charges or other felonies?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lubbock, TX 79416 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Lubbock, TX 79416: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person