FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - BEXAR - HYBRID
Company: SJRC Texas Inc
Location: Hondo
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The candidate must reside within
the following county(s) within Region 8: Bexar, Kerr, Bandera,
Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Frio, La Salle, Atascosa,
Wilson, Karnes, Victoria, De Witt, Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Val
Verde, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Zavala and
Dimmit County. PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY All families with a
child who has been removed from the home are assessed by Family
Engagement staff to determine whether the Family Group Decision
Making Model is the most appropriate and safe mode for developing
the service plan. Although this is classified as a Hybrid position,
there will still be required traveling 95% of the time. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Contact the parent(s) and/or other
family members who are referred to a family conference to explain
the purpose and process of the family conference Determine whether
the parent or other family members agree with the terms and
conditions of the conference and who may attend the conference
Coordinate logistics of meeting to consider transportation and
childcare needs; language preferences, accommodations needed for
physical/developmental disabilities, safety, neutral meeting
location When required, assists the family with documenting their
plan Travel is required for this position, up to 95% of the work
week. Completes and maintains the referral and family group
conference contacts in IMPACT Maintain other records of the family
group conference process as required by Belong policies respond to
requests for presentations and training from internal and external
stakeholders maintain current knowledge of the FGDM process and
practices; and develop and maintain relationships with internal and
external stakeholders and resource providers. Trains and develops
agency personnel on the family group conference process. In-person
meetings may be required in some areas to better meet the needs of
the families and comply with standing court orders. Performs other
duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of
child development. Knowledge of family dynamics. Skill in effective
verbal and written communication. Skill in establishing and
maintaining effective working relationships. Skill in problem
solving techniques. Ability to operate a personal computer.
QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university in early childhood education, social work,
health, psychology, or related field. 3 years’ experience working
with families and young children.
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 (agency will provide). PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
AND INFORMATION Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and
walk 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. 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.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Home-like settings with
varying moderate to high degrees of background noise. 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:
Family Engagement Supervisor Supervises: N/A
Keywords: SJRC Texas Inc, San Antonio , FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - BEXAR - HYBRID, Social Services , Hondo, Texas
