Community Partners Liaison

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimb/

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Time Off (150+ hours first year)

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance seeks a Community Partners Liaison in Richmond, IN to advocate for at-risk families, connect them with local resources, and support progress goals. Responsibilities include delivering home-based services, coordinating referrals, and Transportation to appointments.

You will build relationships with schools and social services, document work, and ensure family-centered care while maintaining compliance with program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in social services for children or families.
• Experience in child development and knowledge of community resources.
• Training in recognizing abuse or neglect is required.
• Valid driver's license with insurance and clean driving record.
• Ability to advocate for families and coordinate referrals and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Referral Family Support (70%): gather family needs, provide home-based services, initiate referrals, advocate for families, and assist with transportation to programs.
• Community Engagement (30%): maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, document activities, and connect families to community resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Associate's degree with 3 years' experience in human services

High School Diploma with 5 years' experience in human services

Job description

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a Community Partners Liaison in Richmond, IN. Our Liaisons collaborate with community agencies and resources to directly advocate for at-risk children and families to facilitate important needs assessments, prevention, and progress monitoring services for referral families.

You Will:

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

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

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited collegeOROther Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service fieldORAssociate's degrees in a related human services field with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service fieldORHigh 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
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.