Family Engagement Liaison/Youth Support Partner (Full-time)

Family Engagement Liaison/Youth Support Partner (Full-time)# Family Engagement Liaison/Youth Support Partner (Full-time)Tucson - Tucson, AZ 85705## DescriptionThe Family Engagement Liaison (FEL) (up to 30 hours a week) leads and expedites services, supports and tools to promote permanency and enhance overall well-being. Family Group Conferencing is one of the tools utilized by the FEL. Other tools used may include family finding and engagement, facilitating several types of family gatherings/meetings, (i.e., multi-disciplinary meetings, ILTPs, Child and Family Team meetings) and other meetings that meet the needs of the family.A Youth Support Partner (YSPs) (5-10 hours a week) is responsible for actively engaging individuals, children and youth in safe, fun activities either in their home or in a community setting.## Qualifications| || --- || **Specific job functions include (but are not limited to):** **Family Engagement Liaison** * Develops positive relationships with youth and families, assisting with locating family resources. * Advocates family voice, choice and decision making as services are implemented supporting the youth and family. * Advocates that the family be at the forefront of all decision-making regarding case planning. * Engages relatives and those the youth identify as important to them. The engagement includes an assessment of the family’s culture, identification, and language. * Maintains written case records to include Family Group Conference Family Plans and maintains on-going communication with identified family resources. Follows all Family Group Decision Making procedures and ensures that the program remains consistent with values, beliefs, and philosophy of the model. * Provides support group opportunities to families involved with ADCS. * Works with Casey Social Workers to refer parents and kinship caregivers involved with Arizona Department of Child Safety to FIC parent peer support programs. * Works with FIC’s fathers’ program to make referrals to program, which provides training and coaching to parents and kin caregivers. * Attends Birth Family Support meetings as scheduled with Casey staff to share feedback on service delivery to families. Provides updates to Casey staff and FIC on progress with families. * Works with service providers to ensure youth and families are connected to support services in the community. **Youth Support Partner** * Facilitate a child/youth/young adult-friendly, trauma-informed environment and a healthy,collaborative relationship with parents, and colleagues. * Use strengths-based communication with staff, youth and families. Know the names, interests, and goals of each - individual. * Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of life skills programming. * Supervise members during program hours to ensure they are engaged, interacting appropriately, and that their social/emotional needs are met. Intervene as needed to ensure members and staff are safe. * Follow proper security procedures of receiving/releasing members to their designated parties. * Chaperone field trips and events. * Customize respite and life-skills programming to the needs of each individual household. Actively listen to the wants and needs of the parent/caregiver and consider what interests and motivates the member. Use verbal de-escalation efforts when necessary. * Provide crisis intervention when needed. * Communicate regularly with the Supervisor regarding challenges and successes with members. Provide feedback regarding each members’ progress towards their established goals. In collaboration with Parent Peer Support. * Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the support plan. * Properly communicate member’s needs to parents and staff as required. **Job Expectations:** **Family Engagement Liaison** * Respects and sets appropriate boundaries with families, community members, professionals, and co-workers. * Represents FIC mission and values with all stakeholders. * Understands and adheres to all internal policies and procedures, training expectations, and funding guidelines. * Performs services with dignity, respect, and professional demeanor. * Works independently with minimal supervision. * Plans and organizes professional schedule to meet established deadlines. * Completes all required paperwork and documentation by established due dates to Casey and FIC. **Youth Support Partner** * Record attendance and activities when providing services. Accurately complete all necessary paperwork including notes, sign in/out sheets, waivers, evaluation data, internal reports, etc. as scheduled. * Meet productivity, quality and supervision standards as determined by clinical leadership. * Complete internal/external incident reports according to protocol. * Read, understand and abide by Family Involvement policies and procedures, Employee Handbook and training expectations, including adhering to confidentiality expectations. * Set professional development goals and work collaboratively with the Supervisor to achieve those goals. * Attend staff meetings and clinical oversight meetings as required. * Participate in training programs and complete as required. * Ability to work well as a member of a collaborative team. * Passion for working with and helping individuals and their parents/primary support. * Ability to facilitate learning through play and highly engaging activities. * Knowledge and implementation of trauma-informed practices. * Knowledge of site licensing and/or accreditation preferred (if applicable), but not required. * Demonstrated ability to interact with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. * Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with factual, strength–based language. * Ability to respect and set appropriate boundaries with individuals, parents/caregivers, professionals and co-workers. * Ability to perform services with dignity, respect and professional demeanor. * Demonstrated ability to self-regulate emotions and behaviors to provide consistency in the workplace. * Must be flexible and willing to take on multiple job roles and tasks as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** * Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2-3 years working in child welfare or other child and family service-related practice is required. * Facilitation skills in/or a willingness to learn a variety of meeting types to support youth and family needs is essential. * Expertise in the areas of permanency, improved well-being outcomes for youth in care, and family. * Knowledge of community resources for families and youth. * Ability to contribute effectively with and across teams and with external partners necessary. * Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information using HIPPA regulations and sound judgment in the handling and sharing of information. * Must be able to obtain a Level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. * Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation and proof of registration and insurance as required by the Law in Arizona. * Must qualify as a Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (BHPP) or Behavior Heath Technician (BHT) / behavioral health professional, according to OBHL regulations and internal policy * Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Basic computer knowledge and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is necessary. An appreciation of the importance of retrieving and analyzing data is essential. * Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, text, and figures; ability to type utilizing a computer keyboard; ability to travel to outside locations; and the ability to work at a computer for extended periods as a primary job function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Local travel is required for home visits, meetings with families, and other required meetings. Must have your own vehicle. * Bilingual skills in English and Spanish required. | #J-18808-Ljbffr Family Involvement Center