Job/Position DescriptionFGC Spec IThe position works under the direct supervision of the Family Group Decision Making Specialist and functions as the coordinator and/or facilitator of one or more models of Family Group Decision Making, including Family Group Conferences (FGC), Circles of Support (COS), Permanency Conferences (PC), Transition Plan Meetings (TPM), and/or Family Team Meetings (FTM) in the region. Work involves coordinating the receipt of referrals, orientation and preparation of family members, connecting with community resources and setting up family conferences. Work also involves facilitating conferences, and collaborating with family and stakeholder participants in order to determine an appropriate action plan. The position tracks the provision and utilization of services available through local community resources and state agencies for families participating in family conferences. The Family Conference Specialist assures families are provided the opportunity to craft family plans that address child safety, permanency, and well-being issues. Responsibilities include the development of training and orientation materials for participants and coordinating with local community members in order to secure desired services. The position attends family conferences, FGDM Steering Committee meetings, related CPS meetings, and case staffings. Additional duties include the identification and collection of necessary evaluative data, statistical reports as requested, budgetary management, and conference site coordination. The position collaborates with CPS regional staff and administration to create a process that encourages the identification of family strengths to resolve family issues and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for the involved children. The position interacts routinely with Family and Protective Services staff and the general public. Essential Job FunctionsEssential Job Functions: In conjunction with the regional Family Group Decision Making Specialist, creates protocols for the development of Family Group Decision-Making within the targeted community, including the decision-making about the acceptance of a referral to the project, the preparation of family members, and the appropriateness of the resulting family plan. 5%Works with the regional Family Group Decision Making Specialist and other Family Conference 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. 10%Assists in the review and evaluation of community services to identify issues and trends resulting from the familyand#146;s use of those services. 5%Makes recommendations for improvements in services provided and in the family group decision making process to regional management and advisory/steering committees. 5%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, serves as a communicator to assist the family in understanding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPS involvement. 30%Serves as the meeting facilitator to lead participants (family members, CPS 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 provide https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=591482 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.