The School-Based Program Liaison is a member of the school-based team at Family Ties, and a dedicated representative to partnering schools. The Liaison serves as a highly visible intermediary between partnering schools and the agency, managing the relationship and regular communications. The Liaison ensures that school needs are met; any issues raised are resolved; and staffing patterns are consistent. The Liaison also is required to maintain an in-person presence at multiple partnering schools and reports directly to the school-based team supervisor.
Responsibilities

Serve as the agency's highly visible liaison to partnering schools, ensuring alignment of expectations and goals, and consistent and effective communication between all parties.
Meet regularly with all schools - in person, via email and virtually - to create new partnerships, nurture existing relationships and increase referrals • Develop and submit action plans for schools with low referral rates
Address and manage school needs, and ensure stable and dependable staffing patterns across schools • Report and assist in resolving any concerns reported by schools and staff
Track and maintain a monthly record of contacts at and referrals received from each school
Submit written reports monthly, documenting school visits, client updates and key outcomes
Direct supervision of interns at assigned schools, working with interns on all Tier 1, 2 & 3 projects.
Assist interns with monthly data collection for Apex grant, helping to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Coordinate school events, facilitate groups, deliver presentations, and provide community support (e.g., back-to-school events, PTA meetings, parent nights, and event table set up)
Attend school, district, Apex/Clayton grant, and regional meetings and events
Complete administrative duties during the summer months, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Must have completed master's degree in social work, counseling or related field; associate license (LAMFT, LAPC, LMSW) or full licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in Georgia preferred
Two years of community- or home-based mental health counseling experience
Training and experience in evidence-based treatment models
Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible work schedule with the willingness and ability to work evenings/weekends, when necessary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a major plus

*This description reflects the essential functions of the School-based Program Liaison role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks associated with the position. Employees in this role are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

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