Kinship Support Coordinator

Position Summary:

Kinship Support Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating the support services provided to kinship caregivers and ensuring that services are customized to the needs of the Kinship Caregivers and the child/children in their care. The services will be rooted in the agency’s treatment model (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) and will strive to meet the desired outcomes of the agency’s mission both during the active legal case and aftercare. This role involves coordinating services across systems to promote the stability and well-being of kinship placements.

Key Duties: 

Program Oversight & Compliance: 

•  Ensure all kinship caregiver home support services align with Texas T3C credentialing standards.


•  Maintain compliance with DFPS regulations, Texas Administrative Code, and foster care licensing requirements.


• Assist in developing and updating policies and procedures to enhance program effectiveness.

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Recruit, train, and supervise kinship support contractors or staff to ensure quality service delivery.


• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.


• Ensure staff are trained in trust-based relational intervention, crisis intervention, and kinship caregiver support best practices.

Kinship Caregiver Support & Services:

• Oversee support services for kinship caregivers, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services.


• Develop strategies to enhance caregiver retention and reduce placement disruptions.


• Provide guidance and assistance to kinship families regarding behavioral, educational, and emotional challenges.


• Ensure that all kinship support specialists engaging with children and families in a manner that promotes safety, trust, and empowerment.


• Act as a resource for families in challenging situations, offering guidance and support when needed to address complex or sensitive cases.


• Advocate for children and families across systems, ensuring they have access to appropriate services and resources to support their well-being. 

Collaboration & Community Engagement:

• Partner with community organizations, mental health providers, and educational institutions to expand resources available to kinship caregivers.


• Represent the organization in state and local foster care forums.


• Coordinate with DFPS and other stakeholders to improve kinship care services and advocacy efforts.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of support services.


• Conduct internal audits to assess program effectiveness and compliance.


• Assist with preparing reports for executive leadership and regulatory agencies as required.

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The employee must meet the minimum age requirements for full-time work in accordance with Texas

child labor law and the federal fair labor standards act. This job description will act as an acknowledgment that the employee does meet the minimum age requirements set by state and federal labor guidelines.  

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of work experience within child welfare.


• TBRI Practitioner preferred.


• Strong understanding of the rules and regulations CPA’s abide by.


• Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with other team members on all levels.


• Supervisory or management experience preferred.


• LCPAA credential preferred.


• Preferred Bilingual (English and Spanish based on service area and service population).

Conditions of Employment 

Employees must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance coverage as required by Texas law. In accordance with Texas law, Divinity Family Services (DFS) will conduct criminal background checks on all candidates and reserves the right to conduct random drug screenings during employment. Employees may be required to work weekends or evening hours as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Employees are required to always keep a functioning cellular phone to ensure availability for on-call and after-hours duties. 

The physical demands of the position may require employees to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. On rare occasions, employees may be required to lift 30 pounds. 

In compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), employees are required to adhere to all applicable federal and state laws, as well as DFS’s policies and procedures, regarding the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Divinity Family Services (DFS) will make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities, upon request, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the organization.

DFS is committed to diversity and inclusion, adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines. The organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.