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Introduction
Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.
Overview BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a
Community Liaison
in Plainfield, IN. In this position you will collaborate with community agencies and resources to directly advocate for at-risk children and families in order to facilitate critical needs assessments, prevention, and progress monitoring services for referral families. This position will cover Morgan and Hendricks counties. Our Benefits:
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Responsibilities Referral Family Support (70%)
Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal-setting process.
Provide multiple home-based services and resource connections to at-risk families.
Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services.
Advocate for and provide support to referral families to exceed individual family progress goals.
Attentively provide transportation to families to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals.
Assist during crisis situations.
Community Engagement (30%)
Maintain familiarity with community resources and maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, including school systems and other multiple institutions, related to the family.
Thoroughly complete required documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field from an accredited college OR Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate degrees in a related human services field with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with five years' experience working directly with families in a human service field.
2+ years of experience in social service for children or families.
Experience in child development.
Knowledge of community resources programs.
Train in recognizing abuse or neglect.
Handle a variety of situations that may arise during visitations.
Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record.
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Overview BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a
Community Liaison
in Plainfield, IN. In this position you will collaborate with community agencies and resources to directly advocate for at-risk children and families in order to facilitate critical needs assessments, prevention, and progress monitoring services for referral families. This position will cover Morgan and Hendricks counties. Our Benefits:
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Responsibilities Referral Family Support (70%)
Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal-setting process.
Provide multiple home-based services and resource connections to at-risk families.
Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services.
Advocate for and provide support to referral families to exceed individual family progress goals.
Attentively provide transportation to families to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals.
Assist during crisis situations.
Community Engagement (30%)
Maintain familiarity with community resources and maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, including school systems and other multiple institutions, related to the family.
Thoroughly complete required documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field from an accredited college OR Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate degrees in a related human services field with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with five years' experience working directly with families in a human service field.
2+ years of experience in social service for children or families.
Experience in child development.
Knowledge of community resources programs.
Train in recognizing abuse or neglect.
Handle a variety of situations that may arise during visitations.
Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record.
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