Community Liaison - Jackson & Jennings County

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Columbus, IN is seeking a Community Liaison to advocate for at-risk families and facilitate critical needs assessments. The role includes providing home-based services, maintaining relationships with community agencies, and supporting families in achieving progress goals. Candidates should have a background in social work or related fields, along with experience in social services for children and families. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field.
• 2+ years of experience in social service for children or families.
• Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services and resource connections to at-risk families.
• Advocate and support referral families to exceed progress goals.
• Maintain relationships with social workers and community agencies.

Skills

Experience in social service for children or families

Knowledge of community resources programs

Training in recognizing abuse or neglect

Ability to handle diverse situations during visitations

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

High School Diploma with five years relevant experience

Job description

Introduction

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

Overview

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a Community Liaison in Columbus, IN. In this position you will collaborate with community agencies and resources to directly advocate for at-risk children and families in order to facilitate critical needs assessments, prevention, and progress monitoring services for referral families. This position will cover Jackson and Jennings County.

Our Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Responsibilities

Referral Family Support (70%)

• Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal-setting process.
• Provide multiple 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 individual family progress goals.
• Attentively provide transportation to families to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals.
• Assist during crisis situations.

Community Engagement (30%)

• Maintain familiarity with community resources and maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, including school systems and other multiple institutions, related to the family.
• Thoroughly complete required documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited college OR Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate degrees in a related human services field with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with five years' experience working directly with families in a human service field.
• 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.
• Handle a variety of situations that may arise during visitations.
• Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record.