School Based Family Services Liaison
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Job Location:
Tahlequah, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE: School Based Family Services Liaison
SALARY:Certified Teacher pay scale 20 additional days
JOB DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE:
The School Based Family Services Liaison is a trained service specialist with the support of an experienced DHS Program Field Representative who provides Adult and Family Services (AFS) and Child Welfare (CW) knowledge and communication links. The SBFSL is the link between DHS the school the families who have children at the school. This position will a TPS employee but will attend DHS required training as well. The job duties will vary within a given school system.
The SBFSL serves as one of the primary contacts between DHS the school students and families in need. The SBFSL coordinates services to ensure that children and youth attend school and have the opportunity to succeed academically.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors Degree
Experience:
Coordinating program implementation
Technology and telecommunications training.
Experience in working closely with at-risk youth and families.
Knowledge:
A strong ability to get along with patrons staff and administration. A neat pleasant clean appearance. Strong presentation/speaking ability. The ability to identify and assess the needs of students referred and connect them to school community or interagency services as needed.
Skills:
Effective communication and organizational skills flexibility ability to maintain confidentiality. Able to work independently to complete assigned projects. Must possess management instructional and data collection skills. Strong emphasis on working with the public and colleagues.
Machines/equipment:
Computer printer copier telephone fax.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*CARE TEAM member at an assigned site; other sites as needed.
*Referrals to outside therapeutic counseling agencies for students.
*Referrals for TANF FNAP child care SoonerCare and Medicaid.
*Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of community members.
*Work with schools to provide specialized programs and services for at risk children.
*Collect prepare and report data required for program evaluations/required reporting.
*Work with district staff to access district resources that will benefit students.
*Home visits as needed.
*Arrange for social services to meet student needs such as backpack program food pantry dental/medical assistance etc.
*Help coordinate the mobile summer feeding program and backpack deliveries
*Work closely with the DHS School Based Social Worker and Homeless Liaison to educate and assist staff with Child Welfare referrals.
*Act as liaison to DHS when able which could include gathering information setting up interviews providing and/or facilitating school in-service presentations and training on DHS services.
*Participate in school events such as enrollment open houses or community resource events.
*Perform other duties as assigned by the Federal and State Programs and Grants Director.
SUPERVISOR: Special Services Director
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
