Buckner International · 17 hours ago
Family Pathways Director
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expBuckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based social service organization that has been transforming lives since 1879. They are seeking a Family Pathways Director to provide support, case management, and referral services for single parents and their children living at Family Pathways, while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Effectively implement the Family Pathways program model to meet the educational, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of clients/families, as outlined in each client’s self-sufficiency plan
Assist with the design and coordination of supportive services for families
Interview applicants to determine admission for residency at Family Pathways based on eligibility requirements
Implement a self-sufficiency contract with clients. Complete a needs assessment and develop educational, physical, spiritual, and psychological goals with residents. Monitor progress to determine continued eligibility in the program. Review goals and assess needs regularly and at the end of each semester
Facilitate a lease agreement with residents according to local program guidelines
Develop and maintain relationships with community and government agencies involved with provision of supportive services to the residents
Provide or facilitate supportive services and educational programs using approved curriculum to assist residents in attaining their goal of self-sufficiency. Serve as an advocate for clients
Provide ongoing family coaching, information and referral services to families participating in the program. Maintain regular contact with families through in office and/or home visits, group activities/meetings, phone calls, emails or texts at least monthly and generally more often
Collect or ensure payment of rent according to program and local procedures by the due date each month. Track resident payments and balances
Work a flexible schedule to provide services to residents. Work nights and weekends as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 years prior related experience required
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy
Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field preferred
Master's degree preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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