Family & Community Liaison​/Site Coordinator

Family & Community Liaison/Site Coordinator

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Description

• Department: Out of School Time
• Job Status: Full Time
• Reports To: Director of Out-of-School Time Programs with additional oversight from Out-of-School Time Operations Manager
• Position Supervises: Youth Development Professionals
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-6:00 PM, with a 30-minute break. Some flexibility for occasional evenings or mornings – no weekends required.

Are you passionate about making a direct impact on students’ lives? In this role you will be at the heart of our after school and summer programs, working closely with students, families, school‑day staff and out‑of‑school time staff to provide enriching and supportive experiences. You’ll ensure students receive the help they need to thrive.

The Family & Community Liaison/Site Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of our out‑of‑school time program for elementary students. With a proactive and positive approach, this position oversees day‑to‑day operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and inviting environment that complies with all licensing standards. This role includes creating engaging schedules, developing lesson plans, and maintaining accurate student records while actively supervising students to ensure their safety and support their academic and social growth.

The Family & Community Liaison/Site Coordinator empowers Youth Development Professionals by identifying their strengths and opportunities, providing the appropriate guidance and support, and modeling positive, active, and engaged behavior. The ability to foster a welcoming atmosphere for both staff and students is essential. The Family & Community Liaison/Site Coordinator is dedicated to engaging with students through games, play, and conversation and helping to create an environment that promotes learning, growth, and positive behavior, all in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work closely with students during the school day and after school to improve math, reading and social skills.
• Connect students who are facing challenging circumstances with resources to help them be successful.
• Assist students during key transitions (e.g., moving to a new grade or school).
• Assist in coordinating mentoring programs to support students’ growth and development.

• Collaborate with community programs to bring engaging and enriching activities to our out‑of‑school time programs.
• Facilitate communication between school‑day and after school staff to ensure seamless support for students.
• Lead social skill groups using evidence‑based curriculum.
• Assist Youth Development Professionals in providing direct care and supervision during after school and summer program hours.
• Develop daily and weekly site schedule.
• Plan and facilitate a minimum of four lessons per month.
• Develop a lesson plan schedule, assign Youth Development Professionals to lesson plan, review lesson plans and provide feedback as necessary.
• Help students with personal hygiene, which may include diaper changes, toileting assistance, handwashing, etc.
• Support students and implement consequences as identified in the organization’s policies and procedures and any written behavior plans.
• Purchase supplies required for activities, track expenditures and stay within allocated budget.
• Communicate with parents daily, including both positives and challenges.
• Educate parents on check‑in and out process, enrollment, etc.

• Build strong connections with families to understand their needs and connect them with resources to help them thrive.
• Lead or participate in family engagement events to foster a supportive community.
• Work alongside school administration and community partners to…