Family Coordinator Job Normal area,Illinois USA,Social Work

Family Coordinator

The Family Coordinator acts as a liaison between the school and its families and the community to increase levels of trust and support within the school. The Family Coordinator will develop and implement school-based programs which leverage the resources of the broader community in order to overcome barriers to education by serving the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of its children and families.

The family coordinator will enhance families' capacity to support their children's learning and serve as leaders in their children's school.

Job Duties

Serve as a liaison between school and home enhancing communication and conducting home visits as necessary to:

welcome new families to the school providing school information and following up on needed documents and school entry requirements
provide home support for families including linking families to community agencies, resources, events, and activities
support increasing the school's attendance.
support students struggling in the school community.
encourage parent's participation in school activities.

Work with staff, families and the community to create a school environment that is consistently welcoming and supportive of families by:

conducting preliminary needs assessments and annual assessments to measure growth towards identified goals and develops a report and shares results with the school, families and community.
maintaining accurate data on volunteers, community programs, and parent engagement initiatives/outreach.
supporting school personnel to develop skills in reaching parents and community members and other agencies and organizations.
assisting with recruiting and training school volunteers.

Meets with community organizations and school support networks to:

solicit their support for school programs.
explain and respond to inquiries concerning various school programs and activities
engage with community organizations and social service agencies and their programs and policies
attend and participate in community meetings, workshops, and activities related to educational matters
promote special programs and school initiatives through the use of social media, newsletters, reports and presentations to foster a positive school image

Provides parent involvement and education opportunities through:

building and maintaining a parent resource collection and student lending library
planning and leading family events/parent programs during and after school
creating participation activities for parents

Participate in the pro-active teaching of expectations for student behavior by:

collaborating with the PBIS team
leading social emotional groups with students
assisting with check-in/check-out

Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit completed at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Work effectively with culturally, linguistically, racially, socio-economically, and religiously diverse populations.

Ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while maintaining a positive outlook.

Proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Demonstrated success in establishing community partnerships and networks.

Quick learner who executes independently when provided initial instructions.

Highly organized with strong planning skills with superb attention to detail.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Technology skills:
Microsoft Office/Google, email systems, student information systems.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning families and children.

Compensation

Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available

The salary range for this position is $43,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer