FGC Spec I

3 weeks ago


San Antonio, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
FGC Spec I

CPS FGC Spec I

Family Group Conference Specialist

**THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES and CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION. THE POSITION WILL BE HOUSED IN SAN ANTONIO AND WILL COVER FBSS RURAL COUNTIES AS NEEDED**

The position works under the direct supervision of the Family Group Decision Making Supervisor and functions as the coordinator and/or facilitator of all models of Family Group Decision Making, including Family Group Conferences (FGC), Circles of Support (COS), Permanency Conferences (PC), Transition Planning Meetings (TPM), and/or Family Team Meetings (FTM) in Region 08. FGDM is not a remote program. This is a Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm in-office position.

Work involves coordinating the receipt of referrals, orientation and preparation of family members, connecting with community resources and setting up the conferences. Work also involves facilitating conferences and collaborating with family and stakeholder participants in order to determine an appropriate action plan. The position tracks the provision and utilization of services available through local community resources and state agencies for families participating in family conferences. The Specialist ensures families are provided the opportunity to participate in crafting family plans that address child safety, permanency, and well-being issues. Responsibilities include the development of training and orientation materials for participants and coordinating with local community members in order to secure desired services. As needed and required, the Specialist coordinates & facilitates FGC and COS re-conferences, FGDM Steering Committee meetings, work-related CPS meetings, and case staffings. Additional duties include the identification and collection of necessary evaluative data, statistical reports as requested, budget management, and conference site coordination. The position collaborates with CPS regional staff, internal/external stakeholders, and administration to create a process that encourages the identification of family strengths to resolve family issues and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for the involved children. The position interacts routinely with Family and Protective Services staff, attorneys, the Court, and the general public. Essential Job Functions:
1. Serves as the meeting facilitator to lead participants (family members, CPS and stakeholders) in creating an appropriate action plan, utilizing mediation and facilitation skills. Ensures the plan developed by the family addresses the areas of child safety, permanency, and well-being through the identification of services provided through available family resources and community services. Reports the details of the developed plan to all participants. (30%)

2. Serves as the lead in the preparation and coordination of family participation in the process, and assures all proceedings occur in a manner that maintains the strength and integrity of the family group. Also, serves as a communicator to assist the family in understanding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPS involvement. (30%)

3. Works with the Family Group Decision Making Supervisor and other Family Services Specialists, and local advisory/steering committees in the development of services to respond to family needs that reduce family violence and increase family well-being. (10%)

4. Assists the FGDM Supervisor in the preparation of administrative reports, the collection of regional data associated with the FGDM practice to monitor performance outcomes and effectiveness. (10%)

5. In conjunction with the FGDM Supervisor, assists in creating protocols for the development of Family Group Decision Making within the targeted community, including the decision-making about the acceptance of a referral, the preparation of family members, and the appropriateness of the resulting family plan. (5%)

6. Assists in the review and evaluation of community services to identify issues and trends resulting from the family’s use of those services. Makes recommendations for improvements in services provided and in the Family Group Decision Making process to regional management and advisory/steering committees. (5%)

7. Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain FGDM operations. (10%)

-Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.

-Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

-Has a reliable means of personal transportation. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
In depth knowledge of CPS program policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations.
• Skill in leading others.
• Skill in solving problems.
• Skill in organizing and managing time.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels and with community groups.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to develop work teams.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with volunteers, individuals and groups from diverse populations.

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