Foster Care Worker

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Texas Family Initiative LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Foster Care Worker supports children and families to ensure safety and healthy development within home environments. They also collaborate with foster parents to provide necessary training, licensing support, and guidance.

Qualifications

Texas Family Initiative is looking for a compassionate Foster Care Worker to support children and families. A high school diploma is required, but a bachelor's degree is preferred, along with experience in child and family services. This role involves teaching vital skills to families and collaborating with foster parents, with a focus on advocating for children's well-being.

Job Description

Description

****Average hourly is $23.12 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** 

Join Our Team as a Foster Care Worker at Texas Family Initiative!

Do you enjoy working with children and families? Are you looking for a job with a hybrid work schedule? Then Texas Family Initiative has the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; two or more years of experience in child and family services preferred.
  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
  • Compassion, eagerness to learn, and a passion for advocating for children and families are essential. We’ll teach you the rest!

A Day in the Life:

As a Foster Care Worker, you will:

  • Support children and families to ensure children can safely thrive in their home environments.
  • Teach families vital skills such as emotion regulation, building healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
  • Collaborate with foster parents to provide training, licensing support, and guidance for them and the children in their care.

What We Are Looking For:

We seek someone who:

  • Is compassionate and eager to help families build on their strengths for lasting, healthy relationships.
  • Has a strong desire to help children grow and connect them with community resources.
  • Is committed to advocating for children and families to ensure their well-being and success.

Why Work with Us:

  • Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work: We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling with hybrid capabilities.
  • Generous Leave: 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays.
  • Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated, mission-driven team.
  • Supportive Environment: We are passionate about our mission to strengthen families and are recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.

Make a difference in a child’s life—join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment.

Requirements

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Please Complete a Predictive Index assessment at the following link:

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Texas Family Initiative LLC

Texas Family Initiative is a not-for-profit organization that provides experience, quality foster care services and care for Texas Foster Children and Foster Parents.
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