FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - BEXAR - HYBRID

SJRC Texas Inc•New Braunfels, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

All families with a child who has been removed from the home are assessed by Family Engagement staff to determine whether the Family Group Decision Making Model is the most appropriate and safe mode for developing the service plan. Although this is classified as a Hybrid position, there will still be required traveling 95% of the time.

Requirements

Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of family dynamics.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in problem solving techniques.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field.
3 years’ experience working with families and young children.
Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
CPR/First Aid Certification (agency will provide).

Responsibilities

Contact the parent(s) and/or other family members who are referred to a family conference to explain the purpose and process of the family conference
Determine whether the parent or other family members agree with the terms and conditions of the conference and who may attend the conference
Coordinate logistics of meeting to consider transportation and childcare needs; language preferences, accommodations needed for physical/developmental disabilities, safety, neutral meeting location
When required, assists the family with documenting their plan
Travel is required for this position, up to 95% of the work week.
Completes and maintains the referral and family group conference contacts in IMPACT
Maintain other records of the family group conference process as required by Belong policies
respond to requests for presentations and training from internal and external stakeholders
maintain current knowledge of the FGDM process and practices; and
develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and resource providers.
Trains and develops agency personnel on the family group conference process.
In-person meetings may be required in some areas to better meet the needs of the families and comply with standing court orders.
Performs other duties as assigned.