Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Stakeholder Communications Civic Engagement Documentation Generation Civic Engagement Meeting Facilitation Business Development Microsoft Networking Community Advocacy Child Advocacy Family Support Services Assessment Diversity And Inclusion

Other Skills

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Relationship Building
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Collaboration
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Advocacy
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Cultural Responsiveness
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Communication
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Physical Flexibility
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Social Skills
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Creativity

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Two years’ experience in community engagement, social services, grassroots organizing, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and culturally responsive engagement.

Requirements:

Build strong, trust-based relationships with individuals, families, and local leaders within assigned communities.
Regularly attend community events, meetings, and gatherings to maintain visibility and foster collaboration.
Identify and document existing community supports and services related to child and family well-being.
Share community observations, feedback, and identified gaps with the Community Lead to inform planning and decision-making.

DePelchin Children‚Äôs Center

About DePelchin Children‚Äôs Center

OUR VISION We envision a world in which every child is safe and healthy. OUR MISSION We strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. DePelchin Children’s Center believes that every child deserves to be safe and healthy. An accredited foster care and adoption agency, DePelchin serves the most vulnerable children and families in Texas and works to break the cycles of abuse and neglect. Our approach to caring for children integrates prevention, foster care, adoption and post-adoption programs to improve the mental health and physical well-being of children who are at risk of entering or are in the State’s child welfare system. Founded in 1892, DePelchin is a nonprofit organization with locations throughout Houston and across Texas and gratefully receives support from individuals, foundations, corporations, government grants and the United Way. Visit www.depelchin.org to learn more.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Position: Community Liaison
Classification:             Full-time, Exempt
Reports to:                  Community Coordinator
Company: DePelchin Family Services
Location: Montgomery, Walker, Liberty and Chambers County.

Position Description:
The Community Liaison works under the direction of the Community Coordinator to implement, coordinate, and sustain community engagement activities in assigned communities. The Community Liaison advances the agency’s mission by building and sustaining trusting relationships with community stakeholders, facilitating communication and coordination across partners, and connecting community members to resources within the child welfare continuum of care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Build strong, trust-based relationships with individuals, families, and local leaders within assigned communities.
Regularly attend community events, meetings, and gatherings to maintain visibility and foster collaboration.
Identify and document existing community supports and services related to child and family well-being.
Support advocacy efforts for additional services or resources where gaps exist, in collaboration with community members and partner organizations.
Share community observations, feedback, and identified gaps with the Community Lead to inform planning and decision-making.
Serve as a point of contact between the community and service providers, ensuring timely communication and alignment with Community Lead priorities.
Facilitate connections between residents, organizations, and systems to strengthen natural support systems.
Assist in strengthening informal and formal community networks by supporting meetings, collaborations, and partnership activities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Two (2) years’ experience in community engagement, social services, grassroots organizing, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of child welfare issues, family services, and community resource landscapes preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, flexibly, and creatively in diverse community settings.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and culturally responsive engagement.

Work Conditions:

Environment: Home-based office
Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Travel: Frequent - Uses own vehicle on agency business but does not transport clients. (Must have a valid Texas driver license and current auto insurance)

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.

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