Family School Liaison - Peoria, United States - FamilyCore

FamilyCore

Verified Company

Peoria, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

FamilyCore understands that strong families are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community.

Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.

Our team works with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for families in need.

FamilyCore, a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency with over 120 years of service, takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations.

The end goal is to maintain the integrity of the family.

Be a part of this goal by joining the FamilyCore Team

FamilyCore offers a Full Benefits Package including:

Competitive Pay
Generous Paid Time off and Holidays
100% Health Coverage Employee Medical, Dental and Vision benefits covered by FamilyCore
Employer funded Health Savings Account
Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
401k (3% Employer Contribution after vested)
Professional Development Opportunities
Wellness Program
Culture supporting Work/Life Balance

About this Role:

Deliver Social and Emotional Learning to referred at-risk students attending local public schools.

Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate and implement individual and group Social and Emotional Learning services.
Collect, enter and report client data outputs and outcomes.
Working knowledge of deescalation techniques and methods.
Perform strengthsbased assessments.
Develop and monitor goals.
Obtain parental permission and develop effective working relationships with them.
Adhere to standards adopted through Council on Accreditation.
Develop effective working relationships with school personnel.
Identify, locate and refer students and parents to appropriate community resources to meet identified needs.
Conduct home visits.
Provide safe transportation of students and parents.
Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.
Participation in schoolbased meetings such as, but not limited to, Tier 1, 2, and 3 meetings.
Ensure safety protocols and policies are practiced at all times.
Develop and maintain working relationships with all internal and external clients.
Assume responsibility for professional development and cultural competency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required or equivalent life experience.
13 years' experience required.

Competency:

Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel required. PowerPoint is preferred.
Ability to facilitate and manage groups of students.
Basic knowledge of five core Social and Emotional Learning Competencies and working knowledge of Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to attain.
Must complete child passenger safety training.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving and teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of community resources.
Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.
Ability to establish and maintain a client focus.
Must possess valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing and proof of valid vehicle insurance.
Ability to operate 7 and 15 passenger vans.
Safe, reliable personal vehicle, to be used for FamilyCore business, including transporting clients.
Must pass background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.
Ability to be sensitive and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences of all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or background.
Successfully complete FamilyCore training as required.
Utilize time tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.

Physical:

Frequent walking, standing grasping, fingering, reaching, lifting, pulling and pushing up to 10 lbs.
Operate general office equipment, including multiline phone, fax machine, printer, copier, 2way radio, and personal computer, with or without dual screens.
Regular sitting and reaching overhead.
Occasional stooping and other physical activities related to an office environment.
Perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment: