What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relationship Connector position at AGAPE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC?
Starting Salary Range: $37,500 - $41,500
Agape has a current opening for a Relationship Connector. The Relationship Connector advances the mission of Agape Child & Family Services by providing direct service and support to couples and individuals participating in the Becoming ONE program. This role engages participants through relationship-building, goal setting, and coordinated services that strengthen relational health, family stability, and long-term well-being.
Grounded in Agape’s Science of Hope and Human-Flourishing frameworks, the Relationship Connector supports participants in identifying goals, developing pathways, and strengthening agency through a strengths-based, family-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Participant Engagement & Case Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for couples and individuals from enrollment through program participation and follow-up.
- Conduct intake, assessments, and individualized relationship success planning.
- Provide strength-based case management and referrals to support participant goals.
- Maintain consistent engagement with participants, including follow-up and support services.
Program Implementation
- Facilitate relationship education curricula and group sessions (e.g., PREP 8, Prepare & Enrich).
- Support coordination of retreats, workshops, and engagement activities.
- Promote participant engagement in program activities and services.
Data, Documentation & Quality Improvement
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the case management system.
- Track participant progress, services, and outcomes in alignment with program requirements.
- Use data to inform service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Participate in Agape’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
Collaboration & Partnership
- Work in partnership with internal teams and community partners to support participant needs.
- Represent Agape in community meetings and collaborative efforts as appropriate.
- Maintain strong relationships with couples, families, and stakeholders.
Organizational Engagement & Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Maintain positive and productive relationships with colleagues, partners, and community stakeholders.
- Support outreach and engagement efforts.
- Contribute to a workplace culture aligned with Agape’s mission, core values, the Science of Hope framework, and Human Flourishing principles
- Perform other duties within the general scope of this role as assigned by leadership.
Core Competencies & Attributes
- Mission-Driven: Demonstrates commitment to Agape’s mission.
- Client Advocate: Supports individuals and families with empathy, respect, and a strengths-based approach.
- Relationship Builder: Establishes and maintains trusting, respectful relationships with participants, families, and community partners to support engagement and positive outcomes.
- Hope-Centered Practitioner: Applies the Science of Hope by supporting participants in setting meaningful goals, identifying pathways, and building the confidence to achieve those goals.
- Human Flourishing Advocate: Supports holistic well-being across key areas such as relationships, economic stability, health, and purpose, helping individuals and families move toward long-term stability.
- Culturally Responsive Practitioner: Engages participants with cultural humility, respect, and awareness, ensuring services are inclusive and responsive to diverse needs and experiences.
- Clear Communicator: Communicates effectively with participants, team members, and partners through active listening, clear messaging, and responsiveness.
- Accountability & Reliability: Demonstrates consistency, follow-through, and responsibility in meeting expectations, maintaining documentation, and supporting participant success.
- Integrity & Professionalism: Upholds ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional conduct in all interactions and responsibilities.
Benefits & Perks:
We care about our team’s well-being and growth. Here are just a few of the benefits & perks that you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- 3 weeks of Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays, including your birthday
- 403B Retirement plan with an employer match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
And more! We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Qualifications:Education & Experience:
Required:
• Associate degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in human services, community engagement, or related work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
• Experience working with marries couples, individuals, or families in community-based or ministry settings.
• Experience with case management systems.
Additional responsibilities include flexibility for evenings and weekend work as needed, reliable transportation for business use, including a current driver's license and current auto insurance with acceptable coverage levels, and engagement in Agape's Performance Quality and Improvement standards of quality & excellence.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to travel between community locations, partner organizations, and program sites as needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Frequent standing, walking, and movement within community, church, and partner sites.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
Core Values Alignment
This role reflects and reinforces Agape’s VOICES values:
Valuing Others | Openness | Interconnected | Communication | Empathy | Seeking to Glorify God
Salary : $37,500 - $41,500