COMMUNITY LIAISON - WEST - HYBRID
About the position
SJRC Texas Community Liaison will assist the Regional Director in meting various needs of identified clients and Providers within the Belong Network and will act as a liaison between SJRC Texas, Network Providers and Community to further the success of clients in care.
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.
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.
Nice-to-haves
• 5 years’ experience in child welfare and community engagement.
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SJRC Texas Community Liaison will assist the Regional Director in meting various needs of identified clients and Providers within the Belong Network and will act as a liaison between SJRC Texas, Network Providers and Community to further the success of clients in care.
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.
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.
Nice-to-haves
• 5 years’ experience in child welfare and community engagement.
Apply tot his job
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