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Social Service Worker

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The Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries

Tyler, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Job Description

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SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER
Job Code:
06-26-TXLUB-NL
State:
Texas
Office Location:
Lubbock
FT/PT Status:
Full Time Job Type
Social Service Worker Job Description:
YOUR JOB
As a Social Service Worker, you are on the front lines of ensuring children in foster and kinship care experience safe, stable, and nurturing homes. You ll work closely with foster families, children, and service teams to assess well-being, monitor progress, and ensure services meet each child s unique needs. This role combines direct support, clinical judgment, and advocacy allowing you to build meaningful relationships while helping children and families move toward stability, healing, and permanency in alignment with The Bair Foundation s mission.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in 9 states, including Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, which are making a significant and positive impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.
WHAT YOU LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT
Protect Child Safety Actively monitor placements, evaluate risk, and respond decisively to safety concerns, including allegations of abuse or neglect.
  • Equip and Support Caregivers Coach and support foster and kinship families through supervision and training grounded in the Together Facing The Challenge model.
  • Coordinate Effective Services Lead assessment and service planning efforts in partnership with families and team members to support treatment goals and permanency.
  • Track Outcomes and Well-Being Complete consistent home visits and ongoing assessments to ensure children receive appropriate care and services.
  • Maintain Regulatory Compliance Ensure documentation and service delivery consistently align with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Bachelor s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (state-specific requirements apply)
  • Experience providing casework services to children and families, preferably in foster care or child welfare
  • Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Candidates must possess a valid driver s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD
Familiarity with child welfare regulations and best practices Certification or experience with Together Facing The Challenge or similar models Comfort managing crises, on-call responsibilities, and complex family dynamics
YOUR PERKS
Generous Holidays off Generous PTO benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Schedule Mileage Reimbursement 401K with Employer Match (Traditional and ROTH options) Training and Educational Assistance Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program This is not a complete job description. Full details to follow. This document is intended as a role summary and is not a complete job description.