LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. Careers

Description

1. Conduct outreach efforts to identify and engage families in need of services.
2. Build relationships with local community/organizations to ensure awareness of the Family Resource Center's programming and to coordinate resources.
3. Serve as the initial point of contact for families seeking assistance, providing information and guiding them through the intake process. 

1. Assess needs of families serviced and provide individualized support through case management, referrals, and follow-up services.
2. Develop and implement family action plans based on assessments, ensuring families receive timely and appropriate support.
3. Offer guidance and assistance in connecting families to community and internal resources (e.g., housing, food assistance, mental health services, education). 

1. Assist in planning and facilitating family focused workshops, support groups, and educational events designed to strengthen family resilience, parenting skills, self-advocacy, and community resources and systems navigation knowledge. 
2. Encourage active participation and engagement from families in workshops and community-building activities.

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of families served, services provided, and progress made, following agency policies and confidentiality protocols.
2. Collect data on family outcomes and contribute to regular reporting for the Potts Family Foundation and other stakeholders.
3. Track client progress and program effectiveness, ensuring that services are meting the needs of children and families served. 

1. Work closely with the Outreach Specialist, other staff members, and community partners to ensure coordinated and comprehensive service delivery.
2. Assist the Outreach Specialist with development and dissemination of a comprehensive resource directory, as well as materials and resources for families.
3. Actively participate in team meetings (including the Parent Advisory Committee and Community Partnership Council), training sessions, and community networking events to stay informed about local resources, strategies, and emerging needs.

1. Assist with the intake process, including gathering necessary documentation, entering client data into the tracking system, and maintaining case files.
2. In coordination with the Outreach Specialist, schedule, organize, and conduct community outreach activities, workshops, and other program events.

1. Ensure services are delivered in alignment with the Potts Family Foundation's guidelines and the objectives of the Know and Grow Oklahoma Initiative.
2. Attend all required project meetings and trainings.
3. Provide regular updates and support the preparation of reports and documentation by the Outreach Specialist to the Potts Family Foundation and other stakeholders.

1. Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance; perform all duties in a timely and professional manner, and participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
2. Maintain an environment that is tolerant and respectful of child and family cultures, values, and differences; assist in non-English speaking families.
3. Assist other staff with projects as requested. Perform other duties as assigned and reasonably within scope of duties listed above.

1. Two years of relevant experience working with children and families or any combination of experience (including volunteer work) and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties as described.
2. Associate's Degree or higher in a social science, child development, early childhood education, or related field preferred.
3. Previous experience related to community outreach, case management, or family support services preferred, in addition to knowledge of local community resources and supports. 4. Intermediate or advance computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases) a plus.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and trust.
5. Comfortable working on a team as well as independently; strong planning/organization skills.
6. Ability to work effectively with groups and people of diverse backgrounds.
7. Possess an understanding of the needs of low-income families and an appreciation for the role of the parents as primary educators of their children.
8. Must have a sincere interest in human needs, as well as the ability to cope with problems encountered and assist with the development of families served.
9. Must remain non-judgmental in sensitive areas involving values, attitudes, and behavior.
10. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for outreach or family support activities.
11. Must have valid driver license, automobile insurance, and own vehicle to use for work.
12. Obtain required criminal record check clearance prior to hire and during employment as required; must not have pending charges, entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or been convicted of: any criminal activity involving violence against a person; child abuse or neglect; passion, sale or distribution of illegal drugs; sexual misconduct; or an act of gross irresponsibility or disregard for the safety of others or a pattern of criminal activity; or required to register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act or any person required to register under the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act.
13. Must provide documentation of physical health examination; obtain an annual health exam, and TB screening.

1. Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time, stoop, bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip, type; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs. 
2. Frequently must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
3. Frequently must operate a computer and other office productive machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
4. Frequently must communicate with staff and the public who have inquiries about the programs; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
5. Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds or more.