Family Resource Coordinator

Family Resource Coordinator

Lakewood City Schools is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a Family Resource Coordinator vacancy for  school year. Hours per week vary – Determination by Director of Special Programs, Director of Student Services, Building Principal.

Qualifications:

• Social Work License
• College degree in related field (ODE permit required)

Responsible to:
Building Principal/Director of Student Services/Director of Special Programs.

General Responsibilities:

• Support building parent involvement policies.
• Act as a liaison between faculty and parents.
• Assist with ECSE Parent Involvement compliance.
• Promote a positive public relations image.
• Follow adopted board policies.

Specific Duties:

• Develop and oversee Parent Involvement & Community Involvement programs in school buildings.
• Respond to requests for assistance from staff, administrators and parents.
• Assist as member of the crisis team crisis by assessing the situation and implementing interventions as a team member.
• Participate on problem solving teams.
• Support case management when appropriate.
• Make home visits when needed.
• Create an atmosphere which generates a comfort level for parents in the school building through activities which may include monthly meetings, phone calls, and home visits.
• Provides informational programs on topics of interest based on parent suggestions.
• Connect parents with community resources, including social service organizations.
• Improve parent/child connections by assisting with various activities which may include family educational classes, cultural integration efforts, family activity nights, etc.
• Collaborate with staff on the functioning of a parent/community volunteer program in buildings.
• Support PTA/PTO and other community/parent efforts within each building.
• Work in cooperation with other district and city personnel to assist families.
• Maintain documentation of all parent education or involvement activities.
• Support students during early release hours.