Family Resource Center Liaison- Part Time

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: F (Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)

Department: Academic Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 261 days

Creation/Revision Date: July 1, 2018

Under general supervision, the incumbent provides outreach to families with children from birth to five years living within the District and surrounding communities. The Family Resource Center Liaison (FRC Liaison) outreach helps connect families to early literacy programs, parent support programs and comprehensive information, resource and referral services to support early childhood development and positive early childhood experiences. The position requires use of the employee’s own vehicle during work hours, which requires a clean driving record, proof of automobile insurance and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting families with children from birth to five years with information, resources, referrals, and educational opportunities to increase the family’s capacity to ensure the safety, well‑being and optimal development of young children, including language development, early literacy acquisition and providing the home environment children need to thrive socially, emotionally and physically.

• Contributes comprehensive information, resources and referral services to support healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate environments for young children, ages birth to five years. Assists the coordination of community resources and partnerships that provide services to families with children from birth to five years. (30% of Daily Activities)
• Assists the coordination of parent education activities at the WRIC location(s), recruitment and enrollment of families, monitors attendance, and implements strategies to connect families not currently linked with educational or social services. (30% of Daily Activities)
• Facilitates or co‑facilitates parent education workshops, family early‑literacy and social‑emotional learning activities, and family support groups focusing on early childhood development. (15% of Weekly Activities)
• Collaborates with WESD Social Services Department to coordinate resources to meet families’ and children’s needs at all 32 WESD schools. (15% of Weekly Activities)
• Attends school family engagement activities, First Things First meetings, and other workshops and trainings related to early childhood development and parent education. (5% of Weekly Activities)
• Assists the quarterly collection and preparation of data for First Things First data reporting and supports periodic updates to the WRIC quarterly plans. (5% of Weekly Activities)
• Performs related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, and community.
• Two years experience working with parents/families and community members.

• Proficiency in speaking, writing and reading a second language predominant in the community.
• Three years experience working with parents/families and community members.
• Knowledge of First Things First Family Resource Center programs for families with children ages birth to five years.

• Cultural knowledge and prior experiences to ensure culturally responsive and adaptive services.
• Ability to be inclusive and respectful of all family compositions and diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing, with parents, schools, community, and district office staff.
• Understanding of strategies for family engagement in education and early childhood development.
• Collaboration on a team to coordinate community and social services.
• Knowledge of community resources…