Back to jobsServes as the meeting facilitator to lead participants (family members, CPS, CPI, Community Base Care Provider, attorneys, and stakeholders) in creating an appropriate action plan, utilizing mediation and facilitation skills. Ensures the plan developed by the family addresses the areas of child safety, permanency, and well-being through the identification of services provided through available family resources and community services. Accurately documents and reports the details of the developed plan and distributes to all participants within the allowed timeframes. Maintains group dynamics, encourages family participation, and a positive attitude throughout the meeting.
Serves as the lead in the preparation and coordination of family participation in the process, and assures all proceedings occur in a manner that maintains the strength and integrity of the family group. Also, serve as a communicator to assist the family in understanding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPS involvement. Models advocacy and mediation strategies for both CPS clients and CPS staff.
Works with the CPS, CPI, Subject Matter Experts, other Family Services Specialists, and local advisory/steering committees in the development of services to respond to family needs that reduce family violence and increase family well-being.
Assists the Program in the preparation of administrative reports, the collection of regional data associated with the FGDM practice to monitor performance outcomes and effectiveness.
Provides consultation, training and education to DFPS staff and external entities to coordinate, improve and strengthen the FGDM program.
Has a working knowledge of community resources. Develops and maintains a working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain FGDM operations.
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Has reliable means of personal transportation.
