Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Kinship Foster Care Adoption (FCA) Coordinator & Aftercare Specialist at Arms Wide is the job for you!
Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with a 47-year history that is deeply committed to transforming the lives of children in need of safe and nurturing permanent families in Houston and South Texas.
The Kinship Foster Care Adoption Coordinator is a full-time role within the Foster Care Adoption department. This role is specific to supporting verified kinship and fictive kin families receiving ongoing (case management) and Aftercare Support services. The role is also responsible for maintaining and supporting educational, medical, dental, behavioral health, and other service needs for children/youth in residential (foster) care. Casework consists of the planning and coordination of services to a child and family based upon the child’s and the family’s current needs and functioning. The position is responsible for supervision, permanency planning, education, and training of kinship families and children within Arms Wide’s Foster Care Adoption program. This includes supporting kinship, foster, and foster/adopt homes; evaluating the needs of children for whom they are providing care; developing/reviewing service plans; providing supervision and services to families and children; participating in permanency planning for children. Case work services are available twenty-four (24) hours a day to caregivers. The Kinship Foster Care Adoption Coordinator maintains complete and current records on each case, in compliance with Residential Child Care contract standards and Child Placement Minimum Standards.
Arms Wide is looking for someone who is
- Compassionate
- Motivated to support children and families
- Energetic
- Team player with an optimistic outlook
- Flexible
- Trauma-informed
- Kinship/Case Management Experience
Experience/Skills Required
- Good, basic, clerical, and administrative skills with emphasis on verbal and written communication skills (in English); objective; positive attitude; willingness to take initiative; and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of Residential Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies
- Understanding of family dynamics theory and practice
- Ability to cope with changing situations and work under pressure
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field plus one year working under the direction of child placement management staff
Experience/Skills Preferred
- Self-Starter
- Highly Organized
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of documented full-time work experience in a residential child-care operation.
Travel Required
- Reliable transportation required. Mileage reimbursed.
Our Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401k retirement plan with match
- Paid life insurance
- Generous vacation (paid time off) plan
- 8 paid holidays each year (10 days)
- 2 paid "Employee Choice" days each year
- Convenient central location with free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount (Perks) Program
Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on scheduled hours worked and length of service at Arms Wide.
Arms Wide is an equal-opportunity employer.
Arms Wide is committed to selecting the best and most qualified person available for each vacant opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, Arms Wide 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.
For more information about Arms Wide, please visit our website at armswide.org.