Description
****Average hourly rate is $18.69 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****
Do you like working with children and families? Do you want the ability to work hybrid? Then Texas Family Initiative has the job for you!
Position Overview: As an Independent Living Specialist, you will promote the well-being of older youth in the Permanency Services Program, participates in staff meetings and trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Independent Living and Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services, including assessments (ACLSA, NYTD) and documentation for youth 14+.
- Evaluate youth needs, safety, family strengths, and eligibility for Extended Care, Return to Care, and Trial Independence returns.
- Work with Permanency Specialists and Care Management to secure placements and ensure youth receive guidance toward independent living/emancipation.
- Maintain accurate, complete case records and submit required monthly reports, statistics, and evaluative documentation.
- Monitor PAL contract service delivery and collaborate with public and private agencies using best-practice standards.
- Participate in case planning conferences and assist with statewide/regional teen events and Peaks Camp.
- Promote cultural respect, maintain regular attendance, and transport youth as needed while meeting agency driving requirements.
Qualifications:
- An accredited bachelor’s degree or accredited associate degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience or 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience. Examples of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services include paid or volunteer work within social service agencies or communities providing services to families or other at-risk populations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, health benefits, 401(k) match, personal leave, paid holidays, longevity bonus, and more.
Apply: Visit www.tfifamily.org/employment to apply.
TFI Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Predictive Index Assessments assist hiring managers to determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position.
Please complete a Predictive Index Assessments at the following link below:
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/dcd946a0-1d6e-43c5-9d27-c0394a1fb0e8?type=candidateba
The PI Assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.
Skills Required
- Accredited bachelor's degree
- Accredited associate degree plus two years of relevant work experience
- 60 accredited college credit hours plus two years of relevant work experience
- 90 accredited college credit hours plus one year of relevant work experience
- Relevant paid or volunteer experience in social, human, or protective services, including services for families or at-risk populations
- Completion of Predictive Index Assessment
- Ability to meet agency driving requirements and transport youth as needed
What We Do
Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides efficient and effective administrative services to nonprofits and small businesses. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, facilities management, program support, risk management, and training, enabling these organizations to reduce administrative burdens and focus on their core missions and clients' needs.
