Foster Care Worker
Irving, TX Texas Foster Care
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 ****Average hourly is $23.01 (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:

  • A bachelor’s degree in human services is required and two years' experience in child and family services preferred. 
  • 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

 

Predictive Index assessments assist hiring managers determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position. 


Please Complete a Predictive Index assessment at the following link:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/a7886af0-e5d4-4592-9414-fb3eb94c6171?type=candidateba


The PI assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.

Salary Description
Average hourly rate for this position $23.01