Family Engagement Specialist
2 months ago
Washington
Job Description Hillcrest Children & Family Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals in our community. We are committed to improving the lives of those struggling with mental illness through evidence-based treatment and compassionate care. As a Joint Commission and CARF accredited organization, we take pride in promoting awareness and understanding to break down barriers for mental health issues in our community! This is a rewarding opportunity to directly influence the lives of children and adolescents through intervention support and training to teachers, administrators, and parents! **If you have a LPC, LGSW, LGPC, or LICSW license, we encourage you to apply! Position Summary Responsible for parental engagement and involvement, including monthly parent meetings, parent training sessions, and establishing a site-based Parent Committee. Supports school leaders and identified leads to develop, implement, and sustain researched- based family and community engagement strategies at the school level. Essential Functions: • Supports school leaders and identified leads to develop, implement, and sustain researched- based family and community engagement strategies at the school level., • Identifies resources and training opportunities that support the specific engagement needs of diverse school communities., • Assists the district in expanding its reach into local communities through active engagement with neighborhood and community-based organizations and external partners., • Promotes positive relationships and creates effective partnerships between the district and community in support of student achievement and school improvement., • Facilitates communications between school personnel, families, and school partners., • Serves as liaison between the Engagement Office, school personnel, families, and partners., • Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards., • Conduct workshops and presentations for teachers and parents on early warning signs of mental health disorders., • Implement curriculums for students on stress management, suicide prevention, substance abuse, or other concerns deemed pertinent to the need of the assigned school site., • Conducting universal screenings to promote early identification of health issues., • Participate in the school support team and other entities to promote the socio-emotional and academic wellness of students., • Complete the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) every three months as well as other pertinent screening tools and assessments deemed important for diagnosis and treatment., • Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information., • Accept cultural diversity and integrate the family’s values and culture into initial conversations., • Explain the worker’s role, responsibilities, and client’s rights, including confidentiality and mandated reporting., • Maintain client records that are accurate, and comprehensive and adhere to documentation policies., • Complete billing and documentation requirements on a timely basis, preferably within 24 hours., • Meet billing expectations that are determined on a yearly basis., • Participate in and help facilitate case reviews of clients., • Participate in and help facilitate treatment team meetings., • Participate in organization-wide and division-wide meetings and committees, departmental meetings, and other meetings/conferences as assigned., • Identify and participate in other training or committees that can further professional growth., • Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of the School-Based Family Engagement Specialist Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university., • Three years' experience developing and facilitating training opportunities for adult learners., • Three years' experience in systems change, community organizing, communications or development in a nonprofit, government, or business setting., • Experience working with schools, community based or family supporting organizations., • Experience developing and maintaining relationships with volunteer and community partners., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective public presentations., • Excellent organization skills and follow-throug, • Ability to analyze data and systems that can affect parents., • Interpersonal skills that emphasize team building., • Ability to engage parent/community in school activities., • Ability to organize networks of support for programs or initiatives., • Ability to work effectively in high-paced environment, with deadlines, and multiple stakeholder viewpoints., • Proficiency in using computer applications, such as databases, word processing, email, web-site application., • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications., • Bilingual preferred. Benefits: • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401K Retirement, • 2 weeks PTO and Sick Leave, accrued annually, • 8 paid company holidays, • Life Insurance, • Opportunities for professional development and growth!, • Mental health and leadership training, • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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