Outreach Specialist - Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to providers through calls, emails, and site visits. Serve as a point of contact for questions. Encourage active participation in Texas Foster Youth Network (TXFYN).
• Attend outreach events, regional meetings, and community fairs to promote Texas Foster Youth Network (TXFYN), recruit providers, and strengthen community relationships.
• Update and maintain the statewide service directory and referral tracking system. Ensure provider information is accurate, complete, and current.
• Collect and report outreach metrics and monitor activity progress. Ensure provider engagement remains trauma-informed, youth-centered, and culturally responsive.
• Participate in institute functions such as trainings, supervision, staff meetings, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required Qualifications

Requirements

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and youth development. Lived or work experience in foster care. Experience with systems impacting foster youth.
• Salary Range
• $65,000 - $75,000 - depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Ability to work remotely within the state of Texas
• Work Shift
• M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
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• Employment Eligibility:
• Retirement Plan Eligibility:
• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subjec

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Outreach Specialist - Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing ---- Hiring Department: Office of the Associate Dean for Research ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: May 11, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Ability to work remotely within the state of Texas. Purpose This position will support the development and maintenance of Texas Foster Youth Network's (TXFYN) statewide service directory and provider network. They will work directly to engage providers, maintain up-to-date referral information, and support youth- and provider-facing outreach activities.

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