Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Post Adoption/Post Permanency Case Manager 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 Post Adoption/Post Permanency Case Manager is a member of the Permanency Support Services program. The Post Adoption/Post Permanency Case Manager will work with the Supervisor of the Permanency Support program to provide information and referral services to post adoption or post permanency families seeking services, as needed. The Post Adoption/Post Permanency Case Manager will develop and provide outreach to the community to increase awareness of services available to families. The Post Adoption/ Post Permanency Case Manager will work to maintain an effective working relationship between all Arms Wide programs and other Child Placing Agencies in order to provide a continuum of service to families granted Permanent Managing Conservatorship (PMC) of children from foster care and/or Post Adoption families. Arms Wide is looking for someone who is:
* Compassionate
* Motivated to support children and families
* Energetic
* Team player with an optimistic outlook
* Trauma-informed
Experience/Skills Required
- Carries a caseload of post adoption clients/post permanency clients.
- Coordinates family support events - Frequency determined based on funding availability.
- Conducts outreach services as needed
- Assists with information and referral for TDFPS contracts, including services to families out of state that are eligible for post adoption or post permanency services through the contracts.
- Documents and determines client eligibility, maintains case records, assesses third party resources and ensures these resources are applied when available.
Experience/Skills Preferred
- Basic knowledge of human growth and development
- Understanding of family dynamics theory and practice
- Interviewing skills
- Ability to evaluate parenting skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to use information from other disciplines in evaluating children
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
- 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.