Firefly Children & Family Alliance
Community Partners Liaison
Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Muncie, Indiana, United States, 47303
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Community Partners Liaison
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Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a
Community Liaison
in Delaware and Blackford counties. 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 is for our Muncie office.
You Will Referral Family Support (70%)
Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment in order to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal‑setting process
Proactively seek to provide various home‑based services and resource connections to at‑risk families
Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services
Clearly advocate for and provide support to referral families in order to meet and exceed individual family progress goals
Attentively provide transportation to families, as needed, in order to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals
Quickly assist during crisis situations, as needed
Community Engagement (30%)
Comprehensively develop and maintain familiarity with community resources and maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, including school systems and other various institutions, related to the family
Efficiently and thoroughly complete required documentation
You Have
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 a minimum of three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate's degrees in a related human services field with a minimum of three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 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 preferred
Knowledge of community resources services and programs a plus
Training in recognizing abuse or neglect a plus
Ability to handle a variety of situations that may arise during visitations
Valid driver's license with valid insurance
Our Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Life Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Community Partners Liaison
role at
Firefly Children & Family Alliance .
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a
Community Liaison
in Delaware and Blackford counties. 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 is for our Muncie office.
You Will Referral Family Support (70%)
Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment in order to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal‑setting process
Proactively seek to provide various home‑based services and resource connections to at‑risk families
Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services
Clearly advocate for and provide support to referral families in order to meet and exceed individual family progress goals
Attentively provide transportation to families, as needed, in order to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals
Quickly assist during crisis situations, as needed
Community Engagement (30%)
Comprehensively develop and maintain familiarity with community resources and maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, including school systems and other various institutions, related to the family
Efficiently and thoroughly complete required documentation
You Have
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 a minimum of three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate's degrees in a related human services field with a minimum of three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 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 preferred
Knowledge of community resources services and programs a plus
Training in recognizing abuse or neglect a plus
Ability to handle a variety of situations that may arise during visitations
Valid driver's license with valid insurance
Our Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Life Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
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