Employment

Child and Family Specialist (Shreveport)

The goal of our Child & Family Program is to address issues before a crisis results in out-of-home placement of children. The Child & Family Specialist will receive referrals (from area agencies, churches, and individuals) and work with families to reach their goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be knowledgeable of local needs and available services to children and families.
• Make home visits to determine needs of individuals and families for service.
• Assist in the placement of children in PCHAS facilities, support families while their children are in care, help prepare family for the child's return, and provide aftercare.
• Publicize PCHAS' presence and serve as professional liaison to area social service agencies.
• Work with local Presbyterian churches in program promotion, recruitment of volunteers, and development.
• Perform other and/or special tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed social worker or Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Active member of a Christian church.
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in a substitute care setting.
• Clinical experience with children and families preferred.
• Experience working in a child-placing agency with knowledge of state licensing requirements in foster care and group foster care.
• Extensive knowledge of local area social services.

Skills:

• A good listener and a good communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Experience or discernible high aptitude in working with Presbyterian Church groups.
• Bilingual preferred.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Apply online or send your resume and a cover letter to employment@pchas.org. For more information, contact:

• Elisa Lopez - Coordinator of Recruitment
  7201 Broadway Street, Suite 228
  San Antonio, Texas 78209-3772
  Phone: 210-829-5910
  Fax: 210-829-5970
  Email: employment@pchas.org

(Posted 09/23/11)