Family Engagement Coordinator at BCFS in Lufkin, Texas

Job Description:

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!



Education: Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in a related field.



Experience: Required - With a high school diploma, at least 3 years related direct experience.
Preferred - With bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.



Job Summary: The Family Engagement Coordinator is responsible for using sound
professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are
provided to the service population while maintaining compliance with
established program standards.



Essential Functions:

1. Coordinate the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and ensure members are actively
engaged in program decision-making.
2. Solicit and share family feedback with the PAC for analysis, strategy development, and
service coordination.
3. Develop, review, and revise a quarterly outreach plan with the support of the PAC.
4. Conduct family surveys to assess needs and review results with the PAC.
5. Partner with the PAC to host parent-led events, initiatives, parent cafes, and other
workshops.
6. Provide targeted outreach and recruitment of participants for FRC activities to identify
underserved populations.
7. Provide/facilitate training for families on self-advocacy and leadership.
8. Establish and maintain a trusting and professional working relationship with families by
providing regular contact.
9. Record all group and individualized services and activities in a complete, concise, and
timely manner utilizing program forms into PEIRS (DFPS) Salesforce (BCFS) databases.



Measurable Deliverables:

1. Document all attendance on a weekly basis in all platforms.
2. Attend all required annual trainings.
3. Provide community education on child development, parenting, or other topics requested
by the PAC monthly.
4. Collaborate with the supervisor to develop updates, reminders, and community
education information monthly.
5. Meet with supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to evaluate status of families on caseload.
6. Meet all deliverables as outlined in the contract.
7. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and
socio-economic characteristics.
b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
c. Work in a fast-paced environment.
d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a
member of a multidisciplinary team.
f. Travel as needed.
8. Other job duties as assigned per grant requirements.



Requirements:

1. Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and
CPR.
2. Valid Texas Driver's license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
3. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
4. Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
5. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check
(fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).


BCFS Health and Human Services, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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