Community Partners Liaison - Bilingual/Spanish

Firefly Children and Family Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

Over 150 hours of PTO first year

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

ViziRecruiter, LLC. is seeking a Bilingual Community Partners Liaison in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on supporting at-risk families through community resource advocacy and connection. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in social services. Benefits include student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive health insurance. Ideal candidates will possess expert Spanish language skills and a valid driver's license.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Conscientiously gain insight about referral family needs.
• Provide home-based services and resource connections.
• Maintain relationships with social workers and agencies.

Conocimientos

Expert language skills in Spanish

Knowledge of community resources programs

Experience in child development

Ability to recognize abuse or neglect

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with five years' experience

Descripción del empleo

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

BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

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 Bilingual Community Partners Liaison in Marion County. 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.

Our Benefits:

• 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

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.
• Expert language skills in Spanish are required.
• Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record.