Department History Overview. Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as The Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services. Vision:To better the lives of childre... more details
Position Description
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as The Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Family Navigator Overview:
Under moderate supervision, the Family Navigator Case Manager will collaborate with the Triad Home Safe Program's Crisis Service and Care Coordination Team to deliver victim services. Individuals in this role will be responsible for engaging and supporting caregivers and families of child sex trafficking survivors with planning, coordinating, and accessing resources.
The Family Navigator Case Manager is expected to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Crisis Intervention: Visits with the youth's family/guardian in their homes and/or community to provide emotional support, supportive services, and basic emergency needs. Also acts as a liaison for caregivers and family members of sex trafficking survivors (ages 12-21) through the Home Safe Program.
Assessment and Response: Responds to calls from the TRIAD Hotline and immediately travels to the on-call location (Hospital or secure scene) to assist Sex Trafficking Victims' family, caregivers, and first responders within 90 minutes.
Client Engagement: Builds rapport and maintains engagement with the caregivers monthly after the initial crisis by connecting them with resources such as parenting classes, drug/alcohol/mental health treatment, counseling and therapy services, support groups, legal services, family counseling, transitional housing options, and job skills training.
Service Coordination: Assists survivor advocates and law enforcement in identifying immediate placement options for victims. Also collaborates on crisis response coordination with the Crisis Specialist, Medical team, Juvenile Probation staff, DFPS staff, officers, and the survivor advocate.
Case Management: Works collaboratively with the TRIAD Team to participate in Rapid Response Team (RRT) meetings and Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) which develops short-term placement plans and make recommendations to community partners for continuity of care.
Training: Participates in foundational training during the initial year and subsequently engages in 15 hours of training covering crisis intervention, compassion fatigue, motivational interviewing, and child sex trafficking. Actively participates in both individual and group supervision sessions.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year full time paid work experience working with children in youth-service agencies providing social services to minors and their families such as the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), Harris County Resource Services for Children and Adults (HCRCA), The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (THC-MH—IDD) or a Juvenile Probation Department.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Case Management Software.
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
Successfully complete the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training assessments within six months of employment and maintain yearly certifications thereafter.
Successfully complete the Child Sexual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training within six months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of protective services, child and family development, child management, family systems, and community resources.
Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, Texas Family Code, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations governing children.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation, and records management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with adolescents, family members, school and government officials, law enforcement, community partners, and the general public.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
Skilled in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to be self-disciplined and work independently.
Ability to work as a team member to coordinate manage multiple projects and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Case Management Software.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Grant Funded-Full-time
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary:
$44,865.60--$56,628 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Location:
6300 Chimney Rock, Houston Texas 77081
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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