Family Engagement Specialist

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)