Family Engagement Specialist

Texas Family Care Network•Lufkin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as FGDM facilitator, including preparation, facilitation and follow up for family meetings in the program. Collaborates with staff and administration to create a process that encourages the identification of family strengths to resolve family issues and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for the involved children. Coordinates the receipt of referrals, orientation, and preparation of family members, connecting with community resources and setting up family conferences. Collaborates with family and stakeholder participants to determine an appropriate action plan. Trains and informs staff and community stakeholders in the FGDM model. Works with community and professional groups to coordinate, improve and strengthen knowledge between child welfare and external stakeholders. Prepares administrative reports to facilitate collection of data associated with the FGDM model to monitor performance outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations. Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among co-workers and all work-related contacts. Assists case managers in locating identified family members. Assists case mangers in looking through case records to identify family members.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and auto insurance
State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances
CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation
Vision, speech, and hearing
Moderate to high level of physical activity including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying as required
Ability to meet the demands and complete Crisis Intervention & Prevention (CIP)

Responsibilities

Serve as FGDM facilitator, including preparation, facilitation, and follow-up for family meetings.
Collaborate with staff and administration to create a process for identifying family strengths to resolve issues and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children.
Coordinate referrals, orientation, and preparation of family members.
Connect with community resources and set up family conferences.
Collaborate with family and stakeholders to determine an appropriate action plan.
Train and inform staff and community stakeholders in the FGDM model.
Work with community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and strengthen knowledge between child welfare and external stakeholders.
Prepare administrative reports to facilitate data collection associated with the FGDM model to monitor performance outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Promote and demonstrate appropriate respect for cultural diversity among co-workers and all work-related contacts.
Assist case managers in locating identified family members.
Assist case managers in reviewing case records to identify family members.