Community Liaison - West - Hybrid

SJRC Texas•Uvalde, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Liaison will assist the Regional Director in meeting the various needs of identified clients and Providers within the Belong Network. This role acts as a liaison between SJRC Texas, Network Providers, and the Community to further the success of clients in care. The position requires maintaining knowledge of Community Based Care and transformative practices within the child and family wellbeing system, educating the Community and Network Providers about Belong and SJRC Texas services, and facilitating an atmosphere of enthusiasm, commitment, teamwork, interdependence, and ethical behavior. The liaison will support the implementation of Belong’s plan for community involvement and public engagement, identify community-based resources, and collaborate with program teams to ensure the unique needs of children and families are met. This role involves implementing community-building strategies, building relationships with community groups and stakeholders, and maintaining close working relationships with public and private agencies. The liaison will organize and facilitate youth and family programs, community events, and resource coordination efforts, and participate in community-driven initiatives. They will also implement the Community Building Plan in conjunction with the Regional Director, promote respect for cultural diversity, and assist the Regional Director with further responsibilities as needed. Services may be provided after normal working hours and on weekends, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare, Social Services or related field.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
3 years’ experience in child welfare and community engagement.
Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk.
Stamina to work long days and drive long distances.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must have the ability to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.

Nice To Haves

5 years’ experience in child welfare and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of Community Based Care and transformative practices within the child and family wellbeing system.
Educate Community and Network Providers about Belong and services available through SJRC Texas.
Facilitate an atmosphere of enthusiasm, commitment, teamwork, interdependence and ethical behavior.
Support the implementation of Belong’s plan for community involvement and public engagement and provide annual reviews and updates.
Identify community-based resources that can be used to facilitate coordination with Network Providers and Belong.
Collaborate, share, and coordinate available resources with Program Director and program related team members to ensure unique needs of children and families are met.
Implement community-building strategies that align with identified needs and objectives for youth and family support.
Build relationships with community groups, organizations, and key stakeholders to foster collaboration and inclusive representation.
Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies and stakeholders involved in providing services/support to the children and families in our network, such as CASA, Commissioners Court, Child Welfare Boards, Child Advocacy Centers, Chambers of Commerce, elected officials, etc.
Organize and facilitate youth and family programs, community events, and resource coordination efforts.
Participate in community-driven initiatives that support those we serve.
Implement the Community Building Plan in conjunction with Regional Director.
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
Assist Regional Director with further responsibilities as needed.
Provides services after normal working hours and on weekends when necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.