Kinship Foster Care Specialist

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Foster Care & Adoption

Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid |
Address: 5310 S. Buckner Blvd, Dallas TX 75227 |
Shift: 8am-5pm |
Job Schedule: Full-time

We are seeking a Kinship Foster Care Specialist to join our Foster Care & Adoption program. The specialist will be responsible for the recruitment and licensing process of kinship caregivers, support safe verified kinship foster home placement, and prepare families for aftercare services. The role focuses on achieving permanency for children.

• Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of foster children during placement in a Buckner kinship foster home.
• Consult with CPS on appropriate referrals to Buckner for kinship care and how Buckner can provide support to kinship caregivers for successful permanency.
• Recruit and license kinship caregivers through DFPS/SSCC or local community presentations.
• Assist kinship caregivers through the verification process and provide ongoing support and technical assistance.
• Screen and license potential kinship caregivers as a member of the team.
• Facilitate training for kinship caregivers to provide pre-service and continuing education.
• Complete home studies for potential kinship caregivers as part of the licensing process.
• Monitor licensed Kinship Caregiver foster homes in accordance with Minimum Standards and DFPS/SSCC contracts.
• Provide regular supervision and support with clients and kinship caregivers during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedure.
• Coordinate individual, family, and/or support group counseling to foster care clients and/or kinship caregivers.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention support as required.

• In-depth understanding of human services;
  Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience with kinship caregivers; 4 years preferred.
• Counseling and/or social work licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of dynamics related to working with kinship caregivers.
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, state license, proof of liability insurance; age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

About Buckner Children and Family Services:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands‑on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith‑based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.