Office Location:

Al Kennedy High School/Dorena Elementary

Supervisor: Building Admin./ELC Admin.

Guidance/Direction/Support: FRC Coordinator

Job Summary:

Working within a wrap-around service model, connect social service agencies and basic needs providers with the school district and with families in need of accessing appropriate resources.

Roles/Responsibilities/Abilities:

• Connect students/families to community resources and information. Provide referrals for community services, support access to local resources and medical services, assist with completing paperwork for services
• Create a network of resources, in coordination with the school and social service agencies, to ensure family access to available services
• Provide CRS overview presentations and staff training as needed
• Assist with insurance providers/paperwork, medical care providers and/or ensuring access to the appointment
• Establish connection between academic success and basic needs by working to remove barriers preventing families from accessing and/or using the available resources
• Serve as a liaison, coordinating and aligning services between the school, family, Family Resource Center, McKinney-Vento and/or social services
• Seek out community resources and increased coordination of services provided to families
• Respond to general inquiries and/or concerns by applying problem solving strategies that result in positive resolution
• Meet with the family of each new student enrolled to foster a sense of belonging and begin to build a lasting home/school partnership. And, assess the student/family needs and plan for supports, accordingly.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students
• Interact and develop working relationships with professionals, staff, children and their families using positive interpersonal communication
• Maintain cultural sensitivity when working with families and students
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Possess general knowledge of computer usage and utilize database and internet software, spreadsheets, word processing, Google suite and email
• Work without technical supervision and take responsibility for job duties; exhibit effective time management
• Ability to work flexible hours, as needed
• Must be self-motivated and reliable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion
• Maintain records and prepare weekly/monthly reports, as directed by Supervisors
• Read, interpret and follow District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Attend work regularly and be punctual
• Attend staff meetings, as well as other required meetings
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor and/or Family Resource Coordinator
• Prepare informational materials regarding CRS services and participation in school specific events

Monthly [data collection]

Weekly [activity log]