Local Permanency Specialist

Job overview

The Local Permanency Specialist role is onsite in Fort Worth, TX. Compensation is not specified. Our Community Our Kids provides courtesy services and secondary casework for children in care in Region 3B. The specialist monitors children’s wellbeing and works with families, caregivers, primary workers, and community partners to support safety and permanency. The role contributes to case planning, placement support, reunification, and other permanency outcomes through visits, documentation, and coordination.

What you'll do

• Provide time-limited services to children in substitute care and placement providers
• conduct monthly child visits and caregiver contacts
• assist with treatment plans and court documents
• document contacts and narratives in IMPACT
• coordinate with CPS, law enforcement, courts, medical and educational providers, and community resources
• identify permanency resources
• support placement changes, family visits, reunification, and adoptive placements
• attend court hearings and meetings
• maintain confidential records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

local permanency specialist

fort worth tx

our community our kids

child welfare

foster care

permanency planning

case management

family services

court documentation

home visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, three or more years of relevant protective services or social services case management, and a personal vehicle for travel.

About the employer

Our Community Our Kids is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.