FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SUPERVISOR - BEXAR - HYBRID at SJRC Texas Inc

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

68000.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Management, Caseload Monitoring, Performance Review, Policy Interpretation, Cultural Diversity Promotion, Family Group Conference Facilitation, Logistics Coordination, Group Dynamics Maintenance, Consultation, Training, Crisis Response, Rapport Building, Coordination, Confidentiality Protection, Collaboration, Neutrality

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bexar County or the direct surrounding areas. PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY Family Engagement Supervisor manages the Family Engagement Specialists. The purpose and goal of the Family Engagement Supervisor is to ensure that the Family Engagement Specialist: * Involve families and children in service planning and decision making * Promote the various models of the FGDM process. These models are Family Group Conference, Family Team Meeting and Circle of Support Meetings * Employ a variety of practices to engage families and children while seeking greater involvement from relatives, service providers, and other community organizations to provide better results for reuniting children with their families. Although this is classified as a Hybrid position, there will still be required traveling 95% of the time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Plans and manages unit operations to achieve program and regional objectives for service delivery by monitoring caseloads/referrals, consulting with staff on case related issues, approving leave, and holding individual conferences and unit meetings * Manages and develops staff through unit in-service training, field visits with staff, review of performance data, individual conferences, agency sponsored training, and performance appraisal * Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff, other Belong staff, and the public * Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations * Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity * Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. * Make face to face contact with parents and/or youth (when applicable) * Prepare all participants for the family group conference, including Belong staff * Coordinate and confirm conference logistics and set up * Follow an established agenda and maintain focus during the conference * Maintain group dynamics and encouraging family participation * Work with the DFPS Disproportionality Initiative to reduce the numbers of minority children in care * Provide consultation, training, and education to Belong staff and external entities * Facilitate a quick response to families who have experienced removal of their children by CPS * Travel is required for this position, up to 95% of the work week. * Engage and prepare all participants, including the wider family circle, the informal support network, and professionals/service providers, for their roles in the FGC * Create an environment in which honest and respectful dialogue occurs between agency personnel and family groups * Display sensitivity to cultural differences and recognize the legitimacy of the customs, values, and beliefs of every culture. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: * Skilled to facilitate meaningful discussion between persons with adverse interests * Skilled to quickly build rapport with persons in crises situations * Ability to coordinate various activities in an efficient and effective manner * Knowledge of DFPS and Belong agency policies and procedures * Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and to protect the privacy and identities of families * Ability to work collaboratively, in a coordinated way, to serve families * Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships * Ability to maintain a neutral and non-judgmental stance during conference discussions * Skilled in building a wide array of community resources * Excellent coordination skills required * Excellent organizational skills/time management skills required * to work some evening hours * Ability to operate a personal computer and use IMPACT * Ability to travel. QUALIFICATIONS Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Child Welfare or related field * 4 years experience in child welfare * Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance. * Trainings/Licensure/Certifications as required by SJRC Texas/Belong * Prefer DFPS employees possessing a minimum of 7 years of agency experience which includes Investigations Conservatorship, Family Based Safety Services at the supervisory level is preferred. * Prefer experience utilizing the Risk/Safety Assessment in case practice. * Prefer experience in effectively communicating with all levels of staff and other agencies, service providers, contractors, extended relatives, biological family members, and stakeholders to meet a variety of clients' needs. Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: * Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance. * CPR/First Aid Certification (provided). PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION * Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk briskly to interact with and monitor children. * Stamina to work long days and drive long distances. * Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends. * Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. * Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs. * Possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens exists if universal precautions are not followed (Hepatitis B inoculation available per request). * Possible injury when lifting or moving (child or objects) if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA containment techniques are required. * Frequent exposure to various living environments. * Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Supervised by: Permanency Director - Speciality Supervises: Family Engagement Specialist

Responsibilities

The Family Engagement Supervisor manages Family Engagement Specialists to ensure they involve families and children in service planning, promoting models like Family Group Conferences and Family Team Meetings. This role involves planning and managing unit operations, developing staff through training and performance review, and ensuring program objectives for service delivery are met.