School-Based Program Liaison

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.