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DePelchin encourages wellness and promotes preventive care, by offering benefits and resources to help its employees lead healthy, balanced lives. Our benefit package includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans for employee and eligible dependents
403(b) retirement plan with match
Paid life insurance
Generous paid time off plan (PTO)
9 paid holidays each year
Extended time off for FML qualified events (ETO)
Family Medical Leave (FML)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wellness Initiatives
Convenient central location with free parking
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Service Award Program

Programs, resources and benefit eligibility vary based on scheduled hours worked, location, and length of service at DePelchin.

Bilingual Family Resource Specialist

Texas City, TX

Full Time

Parenting Help - HOPES

Entry Level

Position: Bilingual Family Resource Specialist

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Project Supervisor

Location: Texas City, TX

Benefits: Robust benefits package, Generous PTO, Matching Retirement

Position Description:

The Family Resource Specialist will assist the Project Supervisor in the coordination and delivery of services for clients and/or families by providing program development, scheduling, marketing, enrolling, evaluating, and provision of services for clients and referral sources in the community. The Family Resource Specialist will provide non-clinical family assessments, crisis intervention; family and volunteer recruitment, screening, and training; and design and implementation of services with limited resources.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must be certified in required curriculums or be able to attain such certification within the first year of employment. Employment is contingent on the acquisition of minimal certification/licensure.
Fluent in Spanish. English required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Some experience in the social services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires a high moderate level of independent work in implementation and service provision of program services.
Knowledge of Social Work practices.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and workforce.
Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.

Work Conditions:

Environment – Office and community.
Range of Schedule – M – F, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Occasional nights or weekends.
Travel – Occasional, Local – Must have reliable transportation and a valid Texas driver license.

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.

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