Permanency Supervisor

Job overview

The Permanency Supervisor works across Regions 6a and/or 6b in Texas; specific work locations will be assigned as staffing plans are finalized. The posting describes office, community, client-home, school, court, and provider-facility work, but does not specify a single city. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Texans Together’s child welfare and permanency services within the Texas Community-Based Care model. The supervisor leads Permanency Specialists and oversees case quality, compliance, and service delivery for children and families. The role supports safety, permanency, well-being, and family engagement through staff development, case consultation, crisis response, and coordination with caregivers, providers, courts, schools, and community partners.

What you'll do

• Supervise, coach, and develop case management and program staff
• manage unit operations, caseloads, and workload
• oversee complex cases and permanency decisions
• ensure timely and accurate case documentation and service plans
• monitor quality and compliance
• implement corrective actions
• build relationships with child welfare stakeholders
• represent the organization in court and stakeholder meetings
• participate in assigned on-call coverage and coordinate crisis response.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

permanency supervisor

texas regions 6a and 6b

depelchin children's center

child welfare

permanency services

foster care

reunification

kinship care

case management

on-call coverage

crisis response

regional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field, with relevant experience considered in lieu of education; three years of child welfare experience; and at least one year of supervisory or lead experience. Assigned on-call coverage includes evenings, weekends, and holidays; travel across Harris County and the 12-county service region may be required.

About the employer

DePelchin Children's Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.