On-Call Permanency Specialist (3E Counties)

Job overview

The On-Call Permanency Specialist (3E Counties) role is described as remote, with rapid response to the field when required; the listing is based in Allen, TX. Compensation is not specified. The role supports children and families in the Northeast 3E Region, including Collin, Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rockwall, Ellis, Kaufman, and Navarro Counties. The specialist provides after-hours support for permanency planning and placement, responding to urgent situations, assessing child safety, documenting cases, and coordinating with families, placement teams, and community partners.

What you'll do

• Respond to after-hours crises and urgent situations involving children and families
• collaborate with permanency, placement, and kinship teams
• document case records
• assess child safety
• assist with supervision of children needing placement when there are no on-call emergencies
• maintain working relationships with law enforcement, medical professionals, judicial officials, and other partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

permanency specialist

child welfare

after-hours response

crisis response

placement support

case documentation

northeast 3e region

allen tx

our community our kids

bachelor’s degree required

field response

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in social services preferred; two years of social or human services experience; personal vehicle required; local, regional, and potentially out-of-state travel may be needed.

About the employer

Our Community Our Kids is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.