Youth and Family Support Specialist

Pathways Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Youth and Family Support Specialist in hybrid role providing continuous monitoring and support for foster and adoptive families. Ensuring compliance and coordinating services for youth aged 14 and older.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeAbilene • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting foster and adoptive kinship families through effective communication, coordination of services, and ongoing assessment of child well-being. Proficient in linking families to community resources and facilitating transitions to medical and mental health providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Human ServicesChild-Placing ExperienceKnowledge Of Needs Of Children In Substitute CareEffective Oral And Written Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Child-Placing ExperienceKnowledge Of Needs Of Children In Substitute Care

Soft Skills

Effective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationAccountabilityPositivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointGoToMeetingInternet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Texas Driver’s License (Type C)

Industry Keywords

Foster CareAdoptive Kinship FamiliesCommunity SupportsChild Well-BeingMental Health Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing continuous monitoring, support, and coordination of services for foster and adoptive kinship families
Conducts and documents regular visits to all assigned kinship and foster/adopt homes
Links families and clients to community supports and services based on need
Identifies and assists in preparing kinship families and children for placement with Pathways
Assesses and ensures the child’s well-being and safety on an ongoing basis
Organizes and facilitates the transition to other medical and mental health providers, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university
1+ years of supervised child-placing experience
Working knowledge of the needs of children placed in substitute care
Ability to support the agency’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
Effective oral and written communication skills
Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GoToMeeting, the Internet, and other software applications
Proof of valid Texas Driver’s License (Type C) and at least three years of driving experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities