Family Engagement Liaison, Bay Area Field Office

Casey Family Programs • Oakland, CA

155d • $87,797 - $103,290

About The Position

Utilizing a collaborative, innovative, evidence-informed, trauma and healing approach to practice, we engage families and community partners in the urgent, relentless pursuit of legal and relational permanency and well-being for all children and families so that no youth ages out of foster care. Our clinical case management and support activities primarily occur within homes and in the community, with virtual options available, as necessary. The Family Engagement Liaison leads and expedites services, supports and tools to promote permanency and enhance overall well-being. Family Group Conferencing is one of the tools utilized by the FEL. Other tools used may include family finding and engagement, facilitating several types of family gatherings/meetings, (i.e., multi-disciplinary meetings, ILTPs, Child and Family Team meetings) and other meetings that meet the needs of the family. Family engagement is a critical component of the FEL role. The goal of all these interventions is to enhance the likelihood of achieving legal and relational permanency for youth/families served by CFS. The FEL has other substantial responsibilities as a liaison between staff, management, and community partners. The FEL facilitates engagement of families and community partners when it is necessary and participates in constituent engagement. The FEL is actively involved in prevention work with families and partners and contributes to the efforts toward building Communities of Hope.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years clinical experience in child welfare or other child and family service-related practice.
• Broad knowledge of social work practice and clinical theory, including assessment and intervention skills in family systems approach.
• Possessing the Family Group Decision Making practice competency or willingness to learn.
• Expertise in permanency, improved well-being outcomes for youth in care, and family engagement.
• Knowledge of community supports and evidence-based practices aimed at strengthening families.
• Clinical expertise in family systems and knowledge in substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence.
• Knowledge of local and national laws, policies, and procedures governing foster and kinship care.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and respect for cultural, racial, and gender differences.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with MS Office.
• Physical ability to lift light objects, close visual acuity, and ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in English and another language(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages relatives and those the youth identify as important to them.
• Provides an orientation to CFS' scope and services to youth and families.
• Develops positive relationships with youth and families using FGDM and other teaming models.
• Leads the search for family resources and advocates for family voice, choice, and decision making.
• Maintains written case records and ongoing communication with identified family resources.
• Represents CFS in the broader child welfare community.
• Offers training, consultation, practice enhancement, and coaching.
• Works closely with social workers, jurisdictional workers, and supervisors to review services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Eligibility for 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Employee assistance plan and business travel insurance.
• Accrual of paid time off, starting at 8 hours per month of annual leave and 8 hours of sick time.
• 10 paid holidays per year and one personal holiday each calendar year.
• Up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child.
• Three-month sabbatical with pay after 10 years of continuous, full-time employment.
• Opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees