Family/Community Resource Coordinator

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Family/Community Resource Coordinator

Wellness Pointe

icon Longview, TX, US, 75601

icon7 November 2024

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Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

The Early Childhood Services Based (ECSB) Family/Community Resource Coordinator will be responsible for the direct on-site operation of the Family Bridge Resource Center. This position will require one on one resource and educational connections along with direct management of the Family Bridge Resource Center, aligning with the Early Childhood Services Based grant deliverables.

Serve as Lead of the Family Bridge Coalition/ Resource Center and be highly instrumental with moving the needle of progression in the success of coalition strategies and outcomes.

Serve as the direct oversight for the Family Resource Center (FRC) and associated staff

  • Develop/research and secure a case management system as a part of the new framework the new FRC.
  • In correlation to the Family Bridge Resource Center, develop an Educational Resource Framework to support families with children 0-5 years of age
  • Oversee/Conduct data entry for family education services online and in person
  • Conduct in person classes for families as applicable and needed
  • Create a community resource guide for families' with children ages 0-5 years of age
  • Collaborate with Community Stakeholders to determine eligibility for community programs
  • Submit required reports in regards to community outreach, resources and coalition initiatives
  • Develop Resource Data Base etc.
  • Develop community outreach strategies to maximize community awareness of available resources/education services offered by the Family Bridge Family Resource Center
  • Ensure all outreach materials are organized, updated and culturally appropriate
  • Conduct research on community data to ensure accurate measures/indicators drive the focus of the Family Bridge coalition in meeting with the current needs for families with children 0-5 years of age
  • Assist with the tracking of in-kind as applicable to grant documentation
  • Secure resources/basic needs support for families with children 0-5 years of age through utilization of designated grant funds, community resources etc.
  • Prepare and conduct presentations for the Family Resource Center and Coalition
  • Carries out other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Highly organized and accountable
  • Independent, self-motivated worker
  • Must be willing to work a flex schedule that includes weekends and evenings.
  • Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
  • Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
  • Competent with computer skills, email, web browsing, internet, word processing
  • Highly motivated and able to work with a variety of groups
  • Ability to read, speak, and translate Spanish (Preferred)
  • Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in large group settings and demonstrate independent judgment
  • Able to schedule work activities according to priority
  • Ability to understand the overall goal of the program and implement activities that meet objectives
  • Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
  • The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
  • Superior organizational and problem solving skills
  • Familiarity with computer programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. 


The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

The occupant may, at times, lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.