Family Specialist

Pathways Youth & Family Services, Inc.

. Provide ongoing monitoring, support, and case management services to foster/adopt families and clients .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children in foster/adopt homes. Proficient in developing and implementing Service Plans while maintaining effective communication with families and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Human ServicesSupervised Child-Placing ExperienceKnowledge Of Needs Of Children In Substitute CareEffective Oral And Written Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementService Plan DevelopmentBehavioral InterventionsDocumentation SkillsCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strengths-Based ApproachAbility To Remain Calm In Stressful Situations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointGoToMeetingInternet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Texas Driver's LicenseCleared Criminal Background CheckCleared TB Test ResultsCleared Pre-Employment Drug Test

Industry Keywords

Foster CareAdoption ServicesDFPS Minimum StandardsService Plan GoalsChild Welfare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide ongoing monitoring, support, and case management services to foster/adopt families and clients
Assist foster families in remaining compliant with DFPS Minimum Standards and Pathways’ policies and procedures
Help foster/adopt parents document progress on Service Plan goals
Conduct and document monthly and quarterly visits to assigned foster/adopt homes
Provide training during quarterly home visits
Create and ensure compliance with Action/Safety Plans
Respond to internal placement referrals
Identify and prepare families and children for placement
Conduct placements and complete required placement documentation and training
Conduct 7-Day Follow-Ups to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety
Assess and ensure children’s ongoing wellbeing and safety
Schedule and facilitate service plan meetings and develop and implement Service Plans
Monitor foster/adopt homes and services through monthly contacts
Ensure educational services are provided, including attending ARD meetings and requesting special services in public schools
Ensure medical, dental, and other health-related appointments occur within required timeframes
Attend court hearings and permanency planning meetings and share information with legal representatives and treatment teams
Complete monthly documentation on children’s progress toward Service Plan goals
Plan, implement, and review behavioral interventions with the CPMS, Program Director, and/or Treatment Director
Upload and complete documentation within two business days
Work primarily in the community with some office-based activities
Manage an estimated caseload of 30 to 35 clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of supervised child-placing experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of supervised child-placing experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and direct supervision from a person meeting one of the listed qualifications
Thorough working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strengths-based approach to care/services
Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GoToMeeting, the Internet, and other software applications
Effective organizational skills
Valid Texas Driver's License (Type C) and at least three years of driving experience
Reliable transportation
Valid/current auto insurance
Cleared motor vehicle driving record
Three employment references
Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
Cleared TB test results current within 12 months prior to employment
Cleared pre-employment drug test
Working cellular telephone
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Frequent seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly; ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, including on stairs, inclines, and uneven terrain
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds