Community Liaison, Family Services & Outreach

Firefly Children and Family Alliance; Columbus (IN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Firefly Children and Family Alliance in Columbus, IN is seeking a Community Liaison to connect at-risk families with local services, schools, and community resources. You’ll conduct home-based supports, facilitate referrals, and advocate for progress toward family goals while coordinating with partners across Bartholomew County.

A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited college.
• 2+ years of experience in social service for children or families.
• Experience in child development.
• Knowledge of community resources programs.
• Train in recognizing abuse or neglect.
• Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record.

Aufgaben

• Referral Family Support: gain insight into family needs and lead families through goal-setting.
• Provide home-based services and resource connections to at-risk families.
• Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services.
• Advocate for and provide support to referral families to exceed goals.
• Attentively provide transportation to families to attend programs and appointments.
• Assist during crisis situations.
• Community Engagement: maintain familiarity with community resources and relationships with social workers and agencies.
• Thoroughly complete required documentation.

Kenntnisse

Social service experience

Child development experience

Community resources knowledge

Abuse/neglect recognition training

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in social work/related field

Associate degree + 3 years experience

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Jobbeschreibung

Firefly Children and Family Alliance in Columbus, IN is seeking a Community Liaison to connect at-risk families with local services, schools, and community resources. You’ll conduct home-based supports, facilitate referrals, and advocate for progress toward family goals while coordinating with partners across Bartholomew County.

A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license are required.