Family Engagement Liaison​/Youth Support Partner

Job Details

Job Location:

Tucson - Tucson, AZ 85705

Leads and expedites services, supports and tools to promote permanency and enhance overall well‑being. Family Group Conferencing is one of the tools utilized by the FEL. Other tools used may include family finding and engagement, facilitating several types of family gatherings/meetings (i.e., multi-disciplinary meetings, ILTPs, Child and Family Team meetings) and other meetings that meet the needs of the family.

Responsible for actively engaging individuals, children and youth in safe, fun activities either in their home or in a community setting.

• Develops positive relationships with youth and families, assisting with locating family resources.
• Advocates family voice, choice and decision making as services are implemented supporting the youth and family.
• Advocates that the family be at the forefront of all decision‑making regarding case planning.
• Engages relatives and those the youth identify as important to them. The engagement includes an assessment of the family’s culture, identification, and language.
• Maintains written case records to include Family Group Conference Family Plans and maintains on‑going communication with identified family resources. Follows all Family Group Decision Making procedures and ensures that the program remains consistent with values, beliefs, and philosophy of the model.
• Provides support group opportunities to families involved with ADCS.
• Works with Casey Social Workers to refer parents and kinship caregivers involved with Arizona Department of Child Safety to FIC parent peer support programs.
• Works with FIC’s fathers’ program to make referrals to program, which provides training and coaching to parents and kin caregivers.
• Attends Birth Family Support meetings as scheduled with Casey staff to share feedback on service delivery to families. Provides updates to Casey staff and FIC on progress with families.
• Works with service providers to ensure youth and families are connected to support services in the community.

• Facilitate a child/youth/young adult‑friendly, trauma‑informed environment and a healthy, collaborative relationship with parents, and colleagues.
• Use strengths‑based communication with staff, youth and families. Know the names, interests, and goals of each individual.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of life skills programming.
• Supervise members during program hours to ensure they are engaged, interacting appropriately, and that their social/emotional needs are met. Intervene as needed to ensure members and staff are safe.
• Follow proper security procedures of receiving/releasing members to their designated parties.
• Chaperone field trips and events.
• Customize respite and life‑skills programming to the needs of each individual household.
• Actively listen to the wants and needs of the parent/caregiver and consider what interests and motivates the member. Use verbal de‑escalation efforts when necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Communicate regularly with the Supervisor regarding challenges and successes with members. Provide feedback regarding each members’ progress towards their established goals. In collaboration with Parent Peer Support.
• Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the support plan.
• Properly communicate member’s needs to parents and staff as required.

• Respects and sets appropriate boundaries with families, community members, professionals, and co‑workers.
• Represents FIC mission and values with all stakeholders.
• Understands and adheres to all internal policies and procedures, training expectations, and funding guidelines.
• Performs services with dignity, respect, and professional demeanor.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Plans and organizes professional schedule to meet established deadlines.
• Completes all required paperwork and documentation by established due dates to Casey and FIC.

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