Family Support Practitioner

Who We Are

At Raise the Future, we believe every young person goes through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side. So, every day, we show up for kids in foster care by listening to their needs and introducing them to adults they can rely on. We then surround those connections with support so that they grow into meaningful, lasting relationships that help our youth heal from the past. Because to truly raise the future, we must raise the bar for what it means to support vulnerable youth and families as they navigate life, and work to transform the systems they engage with.

Since our founding in 1983, Raise the Future has designed and implemented evidence-based, wraparound services that reduce the amount of time youth in foster care live without a permanent family. We also offer programs that sustain the connections made between youth and caring adults so that they can have positive, permanent relationships that transform their futures.

Your Why?

The idea of waking up every day to support children and families who need it most fills your cup. You believe deeply in the potential of our work to transform lives because you also believe in the promise of the children we serve. You see diversity, equity and inclusion as values and mission imperatives. When asked, those in your orbit consistently say they feel seen, supported, and elevated by you. You take responsibility for your role, and you also believe that teamwork and partnership are where it's at. Your curiosity and creativity allow you to handle just about anything that comes your way. You’re seeking an organization where you can learn and grow as you help your colleagues and clients do the same, and you've found it.

Welcome to Raise the Future. We're glad you're interested in this role on our team!

Job Summary

Under general direction, and working within a designated service region, Family Support Practitioners deliver TBRI® Training for school staff (including teachers, administration, support staff) and Family Court Partners (including judges, CAP Attorneys, CASA) and facilitate Professional Consultations to support implementation of the TBRI model, offering opportunities for participants to practice tools, discuss challenges, and build an understanding on complex developmental trauma.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Document classroom and courtroom progress through documentation and data collection
• Provide virtually or in person TBRI support, as needed, including but not limited to assistance with implementation of TBRI Principles, utilization of these tools within the school and courthouse setting, collaborating with school and court professionals and providing ongoing organic support such as brief check ins or linking with other resources.
• Deliver the TBRI® Classroom Training to school staff at the start of the school year and then additional implementation and refresher trainings, as scheduled through school administration.
• Deliver the TBRI® Caregiver and Court Curriculum to Court Partners (CAP Attorneys, Judges, CASA’s etc) and then additional implementation and refresher trainings.
• Caregiver Training curriculum, as requested (weekends and/or evenings may be required).
• Deliver the TBRI® Caregiver, TBRI® Court Curriculum and TBRI® and Trauma-Informed Classrooms Curriculum to a training ranging from 5-300 attendees.
• Travel to school campus, court hearings and potential other meetings as needed in the community as needed to build collaboration.
• Adhere to the fidelity of the program and agency protocol and structure.
• Support internal and external communication about the program, conduct data entry, attend meetings, submit required reports, perform other administrative tasks as needed. Submit paperwork in adherence with prescribed timelines.
• Track monthly mileage and expenses associated with job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working within school or family/juvenile justice, child welfare, education or related area.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex developmental trauma, trauma-associated behavioral and developmental delays, and challenges related to permanency achieved through reunification, guardianship or adoption.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Up to 50% travel required.
• Must have dependable car and be insurable as a driver on the auto liability policy of Raise the Future.
• Bilingual Preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in a social work, psychology, human development, or human services related field.
• 5 or more years post-graduate experience working with children and families.
• Experience caring for or working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
• Accredited through TCU Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development as a TBRI® Practitioner.
• Located in or near one of the regions where services are to be delivered.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Once trained, demonstrated capacity to implement TBRI® principles and tools professionally or in a direct caregiving capacity.
• Excellent observational and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated effective organization skills and proactive thinking.
• Demonstrated diplomacy and networking skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build rapport with families and children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma and the impact of trauma on child development, behaviors, and attachment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adoption issues and challenges.
• Understanding of the child welfare system.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural humility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ZOOM.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This position works primarily in a typical office environment, mostly indoor office environment with windows, with office equipment noise and may include frequent interruptions. This position also may be required to meeting with clients, and stakeholders in other settings outside the office. Considerable time is spent sitting at a desk using a computer terminal, and telephone, and attending meetings with others.

Salary Range: $24.04 - $28.84

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned. Furthermore, it does not establish a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.