Family Coach/Case Manager - English/Spanish Required

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Family Hope Center Location: Midland, TX Address: 2412 Loma Drive, Midland, Texas 79705 Job Schedule : Full-Time Language : English and Spanish Required We are seeking a Family Coach/Case Manage r to join our Family Hope Center. As a Family Coach , yo u will Shine Hope on our program participants as you interview individual clients and families in order to assess their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You will provide family coaching, also known as case management services to Family Hope Center clients and assist individuals and families with issues such as poverty, drug addiction, child and spousal abuse, and homelessness.

You will also organize support groups, help clients obtain community services, refer patients to other community agencies, and collaborate with civic, religious, and business groups to combat social problems through community programs. This position requires he candidate to be able to read, write, and speak English and Spanish. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What You'Ll Do

: Create, develop, and implement Family Hope Center programs in alignment with approved core programs and the Family Strengthening Framework to enhance the delivery of services that meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals/families as outlined in each person’s plan of service. Assist with the design and coordination of supportive services for families in accordance with program goals and objectives. Assist eligible program participants with out-of-home placement or placement in respite care with family and/or friends when necessary.

Timely and accurately compile and analyze intake and referral information to make an assessment of clients/families’ needs; complete the enrollment process. Timely and accurately complete all necessary enrollment and assessment paperwork. Provide case management services including, but not limited to, reviewing, evaluating, and updating individualized service plans, case notes, financial distributions, and referrals.

Coordinate services for group and individual therapy for assigned families/clients as appropriate. Provide counseling for crisis intervention as appropriate. Assist program participants with accessing community resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments and other services.

Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies that provide education, job training, living skills training, employment services, housing, and child care services in order to coordinate services for program participants. Analyze program needs; develop, modify, and implement changes in the program to meet changing needs of clients. Create and manage schedule of events and classes.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings and trainings for clients and groups, including, but not limited to, Substance Abuse, Parent Education, Conflict Resolution, and Anger Management. Travel as needed throughout a multi-county region to provide services to eligible clients and help develop programs to enhance the delivery of services to clients. Liaison to schools and community and speak on behalf of Buckner to promote the program.

Represent Buckner to outside agencies and their representatives. What you ’ll bring : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other related field required. Minimum of 2 years prior related case management experience working with at risk children and families required.

Requires proficient working knowledge of and/or work experience using community resources. Requires ability to read, write, and speak in English. Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.

Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.