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COMMUNITY LIAISON - WEST - HYBRID

SJRC Texas Inc

Hondo, TX • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

The candidate must reside within the following county within Region 8: Medina or Uvalde County or within the direct surrounding counties including Real, Edwards, Kinney, Val Verde, Maverick, Dimmit, and Zavala.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • 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.

Preferred:

  • 5 years’ experience in child welfare and community engagement.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

  • Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.
  • Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
  • Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise.
  • Position is assigned to Regional Director and is scheduled for a minimum of 40 hours per week but may necessitate additional time to complete assigned work.
  • Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
  • Possible injury when lifting or moving if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used.


DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS


Supervised by: Regional Director

Supervises: N/A